Garden Carver

187 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Garden Carver appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Garden Carver trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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.
10F
70
Jun 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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.
10F
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
58
Jul 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garden Carver last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garden Carver on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garden Carver?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Garden Carver.

How does Garden Carver compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Garden Carver most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Garden Carver's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Garden Carver have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Garden Carver means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Garden Carver inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Garden Carver is inspected roughly once per year on average.