Pine and Ginger

685 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
43
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at Pine and Ginger stretching back to 2024. Pine and Ginger was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

4
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
43
Sep 2, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
67
Jan 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pine and Ginger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pine and Ginger on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pine and Ginger?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pine and Ginger.

How does Pine and Ginger compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pine and Ginger most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pine and Ginger's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pine and Ginger have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pine and Ginger means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Pine and Ginger inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pine and Ginger is inspected around two times per year on average.