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Coffee/Tea · Williamsburg
BLACK STAR BAKERY & CAFE health grade & inspection history
548 DRIGGS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11211
9 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Oct 3, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Oct 3, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Oct 3, 2025Inspection date
4Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04OCritical violation
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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.
- 28-06
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Score trend
BLACK STAR BAKERY & CAFE inspection history
6 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | A | 9 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 3, 2025 | — | — | 3 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 27, 2024 | A | 3 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 10, 2023 | A | 2 | 1 | Cycle 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.
- 10FRecorded 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
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Common questions
BLACK STAR BAKERY & CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BLACK STAR BAKERY & CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Oct 3, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 9 violation points.
When was BLACK STAR BAKERY & CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Oct 3, 2025.
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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