Gowanus Gardens

256 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

American

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Gowanus Gardens has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 8, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The latest visit found four violations, down from six violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies, showing up two 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

Oct 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

08A

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

Jun 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

06D

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

04N

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

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

04H

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

08A

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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

10G

Nov 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04H

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gowanus Gardens last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gowanus Gardens on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gowanus Gardens?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gowanus Gardens.

How does Gowanus Gardens compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Gowanus Gardens most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Gowanus Gardens's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gowanus Gardens have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gowanus Gardens 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 Gowanus Gardens inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gowanus Gardens is inspected around two times per year on average.

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