Luanne's Wild Ginger

676 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Luanne's Wild Ginger four times, with records going back to 2022. On Jul 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Luanne's Wild Ginger on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Jun 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
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
55
Aug 21, 2023
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Nov 19, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-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 Luanne's Wild Ginger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Luanne's Wild Ginger on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Luanne's Wild Ginger?

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 Luanne's Wild Ginger.

How does Luanne's Wild Ginger compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Luanne's Wild Ginger most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Luanne's Wild Ginger's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Luanne's Wild Ginger have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Luanne's Wild Ginger 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 Luanne's Wild Ginger inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Luanne's Wild Ginger is inspected around two times per year on average.