Ming Bakery

1412 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Ming Bakery has been inspected five times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

The most common issue across all inspections has been establishment is not free of harborage or conditions, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Ming Bakery on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jan 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
64
Feb 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Sep 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Dec 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ming Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ming Bakery on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ming Bakery?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ming Bakery.

How does Ming Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Ming Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Ming Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ming 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 Ming Bakery inspected?

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