Hungry Ghost

183 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Hungry Ghost stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

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

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.
02I
74
Nov 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
50
Oct 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74
Jun 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Ghost last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Ghost on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Ghost?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” 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 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hungry Ghost's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Ghost have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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.