VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025
📍 216 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11201 ·
🍽️ Italian
Overview
Verde Cafe & Lounge in Carroll Gardens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 9 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on every occasion, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
5
Grade A Inspections
VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
GRADE A
Jul 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contaminat...
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Oct 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or oth...
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VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE last inspected?
- VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE was last inspected on December 11, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE's current health grade?
- VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE had?
- VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE has 6 health inspections on record from October 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 5 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE was 27 points on October 17, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE ever received a Grade C?
- No. VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.