Hungry Ghost

253 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Hungry Ghost three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Oct 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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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
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
90
Nov 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Ghost last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Ghost on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Ghost?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Ghost.

How does Hungry Ghost compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Hungry Ghost's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hungry Ghost 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 Hungry Ghost inspected?

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