Sugarcane Bk

238 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Sugarcane Bk stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
52
May 22, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sugarcane Bk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sugarcane Bk on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sugarcane Bk?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sugarcane Bk.

How does Sugarcane Bk compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sugarcane Bk most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sugarcane Bk's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sugarcane Bk have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sugarcane Bk means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.