Tiger Sugar

5903 8 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Tiger Sugar three times, with records going back to 2023. Tiger Sugar was last inspected on Jun 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after three on the prior visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up one time.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Tiger Sugar on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

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

Mar 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

May 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

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

Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.

16-03

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tiger Sugar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tiger Sugar on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tiger Sugar?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Tiger Sugar.

How does Tiger Sugar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tiger Sugar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tiger Sugar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tiger Sugar 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 Tiger Sugar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tiger Sugar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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