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Grade BItalian

Vinny's Of Carroll Garden

295 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn, 11231

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Aug 12, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Aug 12, 2025

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical

  • 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.

    Critical

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

    Critical

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Aug 12, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (4 critical)
Jan 15, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)
Jun 17, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection5 (2 critical)
May 6, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (4 critical)
Aug 28, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (4 critical)
Mar 9, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (1 critical)
Feb 23, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (4 critical)
Aug 19, 2022Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 5×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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