Bittersweet
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
61
Score
Bittersweet in Brooklyn, NY, has undergone three inspections, with the most recent assessment on March 4, 2026, resulting in a moderate risk designation. This inspection identified three critical violations and one minor violation related to food temperature control, sanitation practices, and drainage systems. Previous inspections for the café have generally indicated a low-risk status.
3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
61
Oct 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
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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
95
Jun 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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.
06C
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
82
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