Girasol Taqueria & Bakery
690 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11215
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (6 months ago).
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 15, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalRaw 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 paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 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 paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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