Black Star Bakery & Cafe
1597 YORK AVENUE, Manhattan, 10028
Should you eat here?
The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Apr 10, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 10, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 23 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 100 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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