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Paloma Coffee & Bakery

349 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Paloma Coffee & Bakery nine times, with records going back to 2023. Paloma Coffee & Bakery was last inspected on Dec 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

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

Paloma Coffee & Bakery's latest score of 82 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Jul 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Jun 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
90
Apr 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Feb 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
70
Mar 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Feb 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
61
Jan 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jan 9, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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 display required signage about plastic straw availability.
19-10
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
32

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paloma Coffee & Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paloma Coffee & Bakery on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paloma Coffee & Bakery?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paloma Coffee & Bakery.

How does Paloma Coffee & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Paloma Coffee & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Paloma Coffee & 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 Paloma Coffee & 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 Paloma Coffee & Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paloma Coffee & Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.

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