Burchak Bakery

1614 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Eastern European

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Burchak Bakery, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Burchak Bakery's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

6 minor violations.

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Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Feb 2, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

06D

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

04L

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

10G

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

08A

Apr 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Jun 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burchak Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burchak Bakery on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burchak Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burchak Bakery.

How does Burchak Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Burchak Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Burchak Bakery have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Burchak Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burchak Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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