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BLACK STAR BAKERY & CAFE

1597 YORK AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10028

Last inspected Apr 10, 2025

Excellent. Top marks — the latest inspection found no serious issues, or few enough to earn the health department's best band.

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Excellent

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Inspection history

  1. Apr 10, 2025

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    2 violations
    • Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
    • Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
  2. Jun 17, 2024

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    2 violations
    • 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.
    • Critical:Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  3. Apr 27, 2023

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    2 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.
    • Critical:Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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