Ginjan Cafe

333 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

African

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Ginjan Cafe has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

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.

06A

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

Aug 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

May 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

10B

Sep 7, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Aug 24, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

04J

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

10F

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ginjan Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ginjan Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ginjan Cafe?

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

How does Ginjan Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Ginjan Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ginjan Cafe 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 Ginjan Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ginjan Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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