Fortune Bakery
5612 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (6 months ago).
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 13, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 21, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 |
| Mar 3, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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