Sweet Star Bakery

8512 18 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Sweet Star Bakery, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Sweet Star Bakery is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
Sep 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
70
Apr 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
82
Feb 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Star Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Star Bakery on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Star Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Star Bakery.

How does Sweet Star Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sweet Star Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sweet Star Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Star 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 Sweet Star Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Star Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.