Brooklyn French Bakers

510 2 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
French
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Brooklyn French Bakers stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on May 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is properly scaled and calibrated thermometer, which has been cited three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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, 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
74
Feb 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
78
Dec 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
Dec 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
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
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brooklyn French Bakers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn French Bakers on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brooklyn French Bakers?

Across the inspection record, properly scaled and calibrated thermometer has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn French Bakers.

How does Brooklyn French Bakers compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Brooklyn French Bakers most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Brooklyn French Bakers's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Brooklyn French Bakers have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brooklyn French Bakers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.