Star Cafe & Bakery

1251 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Indian

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Star Cafe & Bakery has been inspected six times since 2022. Star Cafe & Bakery was last inspected on Nov 12, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “design, construction, materials used or maintenance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 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

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

09C

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

08A

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

May 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

10G

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

09C

Mar 8, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

8 minor violations.

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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

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.

19-10

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Feb 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

10B

10F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

09C

Jun 10, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Mar 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

09C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Star Cafe & Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Star Cafe & Bakery on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Star Cafe & Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “design, construction, materials used or maintenance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Star Cafe & Bakery.

How does Star Cafe & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Star Cafe & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Star Cafe & Bakery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Star Cafe & 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 Star Cafe & Bakery inspected?

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

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