Family Garden in Ditmas Park Fails Health Inspection

FAMILY GARDEN restaurant inspection

New York City, NY - A health department inspection at Family Garden on 07/29/2025 revealed multiple health code violations.

The establishment operates from 111A Ditmas Avenue in Ditmas Park, a busy area of New York City known for its dining scene.

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According to inspection records: "02b. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °f. (critical: critical)." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.

The inspection identified violations related to temperature control, an important area of food safety.

Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate temperature control procedures. As outlined in HACCP Temperature Monitoring, The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.

These types of violations require attention to maintain compliance standards for the establishment and its customers. Health officials note that addressing such conditions helps maintain public confidence in food service establishments.

Under current regulations, Family Garden faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.

This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.

📋 Complete Inspection Data

BORO Brooklyn
BBL 3053850053
BUILDING 111A
RECORD DATE 08/15/2025
NTA BK41
Latitude 40.635581122859
Community Board 312
CUISINE DESCRIPTION Chinese
ACTION Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Council District 39
SCORE 7
BIN 3126606
CRITICAL FLAG Critical
DBA FAMILY GARDEN
VIOLATION CODE 02B
STREET DITMAS AVENUE
CAMIS 50161247
Longitude -73.977773314014
GRADE A
ZIPCODE 11218
VIOLATION DESCRIPTION Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
INSPECTION DATE 07/29/2025
GRADE DATE 07/29/2025
INSPECTION TYPE Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
PHONE 6464219106
Census Tract 048600

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this inspection conducted?

This inspection was conducted on July 29, 2025.

Who conducted this inspection?

Chicago Department of Public Health

What violations were found during this inspection?

The following violations were found: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F..

Why are these violations concerning?

Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.

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📋 Data Sources & Health Guidelines

Inspection Data Source

All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .

Federal Health Guidelines

Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:

Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.