Hungry Ghost

231 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Hungry Ghost stretching back to 2022. On Jun 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The latest visit found two violations, down from three 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 three times.

Hungry Ghost's latest score of 82 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Jan 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Nov 2, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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04N

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

Oct 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

04N

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Ghost last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Ghost on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Ghost?

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

How does Hungry Ghost compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Hungry Ghost most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hungry Ghost's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Ghost have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Ghost means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hungry Ghost inspected?

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

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