Ginjan Cafe
333 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11216
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 8, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 8, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| May 14, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 21 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
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