Bake & Things Restaurant

1489 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Bake & Things Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Bake & Things Restaurant is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Dec 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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.

10F

Feb 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Nov 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bake & Things Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bake & Things Restaurant on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bake & Things Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bake & Things Restaurant.

How does Bake & Things Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bake & Things Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bake & Things Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bake & Things Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bake & Things Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bake & Things Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bake & Things Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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