Hungry Ghost

721 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Hungry Ghost appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 27, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Hungry Ghost is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
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
Jul 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
82
Apr 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Ghost last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Ghost on file is from Oct 27, 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 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 95 out of 100, which is higher than 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 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 roughly once per year on average.