Damascus Bread & Bakery

195 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Oct 5, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Damascus Bread & Bakery has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Oct 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 5, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
Nov 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Damascus Bread & Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Damascus Bread & Bakery on file is from Oct 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Damascus Bread & 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 Damascus Bread & Bakery.

How does Damascus Bread & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Damascus Bread & Bakery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Damascus Bread & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Damascus Bread & Bakery have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Damascus Bread & Bakery 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 Damascus Bread & Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Damascus Bread & Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.