Black Star Bakery & Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 548 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
October 3, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
3 / 6
Black Star Bakery & Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 3, 2025 found 7 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 6 non-critical
Critical
- Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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.
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
- Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Latest Inspection Details
October 3, 2025
- Date
- October 3, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 3
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 7 (1 critical, 6 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Oct 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 27, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 10, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Black Star Bakery & Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and June 2024. Its latest score was 9, slightly higher than its June 2024 score of 3.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Black Star Bakery & Cafe's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Star Bakery & Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Black Star Bakery & Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Black Star Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
Black Star Bakery & Cafe was last inspected on October 3, 2025.
What was Black Star Bakery & Cafe's latest inspection score?
Black Star Bakery & Cafe's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Black Star Bakery & Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Black Star Bakery & Cafe had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 6 non-critical violations.
Where is Black Star Bakery & Cafe located?
Black Star Bakery & Cafe is located at 548 Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11211.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50118529
Last updated: July 3, 2026