Brown Sugar Bar & Restaurant

5060 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10034
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Feb 7, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Brown Sugar Bar & Restaurant's record stops at Feb 7, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Brown Sugar Bar & Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Sep 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
15-21
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown Sugar Bar & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brown Sugar Bar & Restaurant on file is from Feb 7, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brown Sugar Bar & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brown Sugar Bar & Restaurant.

How does Brown Sugar Bar & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Brown Sugar Bar & Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Brown Sugar Bar & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brown Sugar Bar & Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brown Sugar Bar & Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.