The Bearded Baker

8 Saint Marks Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Bearded Baker appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting The Bearded Baker squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
“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
78
May 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
82
Dec 13, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bearded Baker last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bearded Baker on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bearded Baker?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bearded Baker.

How does The Bearded Baker compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Bearded Baker most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Bearded Baker's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bearded Baker have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bearded Baker 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 The Bearded Baker inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Bearded Baker is inspected roughly once per year on average.