Hungry Ghost Coffee
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
78
Score
Hungry Ghost Coffee has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to three.
Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Hungry Ghost Coffee's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
78
Jun 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Compliance 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
Jun 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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, 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
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
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
61
Feb 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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 adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Feb 21, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
86
Jun 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.
10E
61
May 9, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Ghost Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Ghost Coffee on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Ghost Coffee?
Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hungry Ghost Coffee.
How does Hungry Ghost Coffee compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
Hungry Ghost Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has Hungry Ghost Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Ghost Coffee have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hungry Ghost Coffee 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Ghost Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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