Sweet Expressions

351 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Sweet Expressions has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to three.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Sweet Expressions's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

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

Nov 2, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Oct 17, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

10F

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

“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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Expressions last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Expressions on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Expressions?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sweet Expressions.

How does Sweet Expressions compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sweet Expressions most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sweet Expressions's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Expressions have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Expressions 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 Sweet Expressions inspected?

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

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