Le Gamin

108 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

French

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Le Gamin has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 3, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to six violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

May 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

10F

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

08A

Nov 4, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06D

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

08A

10F

Apr 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04K

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

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Gamin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Gamin on file is from Dec 3, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Gamin?

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 Le Gamin.

How does Le Gamin compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Le Gamin's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Gamin 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 Le Gamin inspected?

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

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