Pink Lotus Gourmet

229 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Pink Lotus Gourmet four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The latest visit found one violation, down from four violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Jul 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor 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

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

06D

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

04L

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

08A

May 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

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

Apr 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04K

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 Pink Lotus Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pink Lotus Gourmet on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pink Lotus Gourmet?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pink Lotus Gourmet.

How does Pink Lotus Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pink Lotus Gourmet most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pink Lotus Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pink Lotus Gourmet have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pink Lotus Gourmet 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 Pink Lotus Gourmet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pink Lotus Gourmet is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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