Strauss Bakery

5115 13 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Strauss Bakery appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Strauss Bakery was last inspected on Feb 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Strauss Bakery on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
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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
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
86
Aug 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Sep 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
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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
95
Dec 5, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Strauss Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Strauss Bakery on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Strauss Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Strauss Bakery.

How does Strauss Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Strauss Bakery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Strauss Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Strauss Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Strauss 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 Strauss Bakery inspected?

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