Gelateria Gentile

253 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Gelateria Gentile six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Gelateria Gentile's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Oct 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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.
10B
82
Sep 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Apr 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Mar 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10B
64
Feb 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gelateria Gentile last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gelateria Gentile on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gelateria Gentile?

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

How does Gelateria Gentile compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Gelateria Gentile most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Gelateria Gentile's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gelateria Gentile have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gelateria Gentile 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 Gelateria Gentile inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gelateria Gentile is inspected roughly once per year on average.