Black Star Bakery & Cafe

2-10 50 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Black Star Bakery & Cafe has been inspected four times since 2023. On Sep 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after three on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Black Star Bakery & Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

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

Dec 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

10F

Sep 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

06C

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Apr 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Star Bakery & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Star Bakery & Cafe on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Black Star Bakery & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Black Star Bakery & Cafe.

How does Black Star Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Black Star Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Black Star Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Black Star Bakery & Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Black Star Bakery & Cafe 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 Black Star Bakery & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Black Star Bakery & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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