Hungry Ghost Coffee / Bar Francis

810 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Hungry Ghost Coffee / Bar Francis has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

May 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 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

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

06D

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

08A

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

09C

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

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

Jun 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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04N

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

08A

Jan 13, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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10F

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Ghost Coffee / Bar Francis last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Ghost Coffee / Bar Francis on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Ghost Coffee / Bar Francis?

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 Hungry Ghost Coffee / Bar Francis.

How does Hungry Ghost Coffee / Bar Francis compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Hungry Ghost Coffee / Bar Francis most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hungry Ghost Coffee / Bar Francis' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Ghost Coffee / Bar Francis have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Ghost Coffee / Bar Francis 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 Coffee / Bar Francis inspected?

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

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