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Paradise Sweets and Bakery

6739 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Middle Eastern Bay Ridge (718) 921-2000

Grade A · as of Aug 18, 2025

Paradise Sweets and Bakery was last inspected on August 18, 2025 and scored 10 points (A range). Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 18, 2025 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 10 points (A range)

1 critical
  • CriticalFood handling

    No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

    Official wording (code 04A)

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

ABOct 26, 2022: 272722/10Feb 1, 2024: 101024/02Aug 18, 2025: 101025/08
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. A 10 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

      Official wording (code 04A)

      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  2. B 27 points (B range)

    Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

      Official wording (code 02B)

      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    • CriticalFood handling

      No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

      Official wording (code 04A)

      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

      Official wording (code 06C)

      Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.

      Official wording (code 10G)

      Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.