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Grade AJewish/Kosher

Sesame Bakery

5024 13 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11219

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Aug 22, 2025

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

    Critical

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

  • A 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

DateResultTypeViolations
Aug 22, 2025Grade AAdministrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Mar 19, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Aug 22, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (4 critical)
Mar 20, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection9 (4 critical)
Dec 28, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 5×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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