THAISM in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 7, 2025
📍 278 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11231 ·
🍽️ Thai
Overview
Thaism in Carroll Gardens has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection, scoring 11 points, though its inspection history also includes 1 Grade B and 1 Grade C result across 10 inspections since 2023.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
THAISM in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Emergency Closures (2)
THAISM in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Oct 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE P
May 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
May 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 33
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cl...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 56
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.
Cold TCS food item hel...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 56
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE B
Jul 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Thawing procedur...
Jun 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
Jun 27, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
GRADE C
Nov 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet ...
Mar 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, ...
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THAISM in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THAISM last inspected?
- THAISM was last inspected on October 7, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is THAISM's current health grade?
- THAISM currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has THAISM been closed by NYC Health?
- THAISM has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has THAISM had?
- THAISM has 10 health inspections on record from March 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THAISM?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THAISM was 56 points on May 12, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.