Pitanga

207 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Pitanga, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Oct 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
May 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pitanga last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pitanga on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pitanga?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pitanga.

How does Pitanga compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pitanga most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pitanga's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pitanga means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Pitanga inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pitanga is inspected roughly once per year on average.