Black Star Bakery & Cafe
241 EAST 24 STREET, Manhattan, 10010
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (8 months ago).
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 24, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 22, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 15 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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