Girasol Taqueria & Bakery

690 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Girasol Taqueria & Bakery appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

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. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Oct 30, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

“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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Aug 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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.

02G

04N

10F

Mar 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Apr 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Girasol Taqueria & Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Girasol Taqueria & Bakery on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Girasol Taqueria & Bakery?

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

How does Girasol Taqueria & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Girasol Taqueria & Bakery most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Girasol Taqueria & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Girasol Taqueria & Bakery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Girasol Taqueria & Bakery 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 Girasol Taqueria & Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Girasol Taqueria & Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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