A
Latest inspection: Grade A 9 points · Aug 5, 2026

Vegan · Williamsburg

GARDEN CARVER health grade & inspection history

187 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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9
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 64% of comparable Brooklyn inspections Local context 3 points below the local median

Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 5, 2026.

About the restaurant

What to know about GARDEN CARVER

GARDEN CARVER is a vegan restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, serving deli-style sandwiches and plant-based versions of familiar comfort foods. The menu includes seitan-based fillings, sauces, burgers, wraps, sweets, and drinks in a small, welcoming setting. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 5, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 10B

    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.

Score trend

GARDEN CARVER inspection history

3 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 5, 2026A92Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Aug 5, 2026Not assigned1Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jul 24, 2025A123Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jun 18, 2025Not assigned215Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

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

  • 10F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

GARDEN CARVER on the map

Common questions

GARDEN CARVER inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for GARDEN CARVER?

The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 9 violation points on Aug 5, 2026.

When was GARDEN CARVER last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 5, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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