TASTE & FLAVORS BAKERY
3010 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn, NY, 11226
Most recent inspection
- Date
- December 6, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Result
- Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Kings County (Brooklyn), NY
Violations (10)
- 04ACritical
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 02HCritical
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- 02BCritical
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 05DCritical
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- 05HCritical
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
- 04JCritical
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 10G
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 10F
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.
- 10B
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.
Source: Kings County (Brooklyn), NY health department. Data refreshed September 6, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.