Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
October 8, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
Gowanus Gardens currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 8, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
October 8, 2025
- Date
- October 8, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Gowanus Gardens has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and November 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its November 2023 score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Gowanus Gardens's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gowanus Gardens's current NYC health grade?
Gowanus Gardens currently has a A grade.
When was Gowanus Gardens last inspected?
Gowanus Gardens was last inspected on October 8, 2025.
What was Gowanus Gardens's latest inspection score?
Gowanus Gardens's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Gowanus Gardens have in its latest inspection?
Gowanus Gardens had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Gowanus Gardens located?
Gowanus Gardens is located at 256 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11215.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50097350
Last updated: June 26, 2026