Brooklyn, NY — Fresh Ibakery, a Chinese restaurant and bakery located at 2210 86th Street in Brooklyn, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 23, 2026. The establishment scored 24 out of a possible range that begins Grade C at 28, placing it near the upper boundary of the B range. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 25, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented two critical violations during the March inspection, with no non-critical violations recorded.

The first critical violation, cited under Code 04H, found that raw, cooked, or prepared food was adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with the establishment's HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plan. HACCP plans are required protocols that food service establishments must follow to identify and control biological, chemical, and physical hazards in the food preparation process.

The second critical violation, cited under Code 02G, identified that cold temperature-controlled for safety (TCS) food items were held above the required 41°F threshold. Proper cold holding temperatures are a foundational requirement in food safety, as temperatures above 41°F allow bacteria to multiply at rates that can render food unsafe for consumption.

Both violations were classified as critical, meaning inspectors determined they posed a direct risk to public health.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, food service establishments are required to maintain strict temperature controls and food handling protocols to prevent contamination. Cold holding requirements exist to limit the growth of pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli, which thrive in the temperature danger zone between 41°F and 135°F.

A score of 24 falls within the Grade B range but sits only four points below the Grade C threshold of 28. Critical violations carry higher point values than non-critical violations under the DOHMH scoring system, which is why two critical violations alone produced a score in the upper B range.

Inspection History

Fresh Ibakery's inspection record shows significant variability over recent years:

  • December 18, 2025: Score 30 (Grade C range)
  • August 21, 2024: Score 10 (Grade A)
  • May 8, 2024: Score 46
  • January 26, 2023: Score 10 (Grade A)
  • October 17, 2022: Score 45

The establishment has previously achieved Grade A scores but has also recorded scores well into failing territory. The most recent prior inspection in December 2025 resulted in a score of 30, which falls within the Grade C range.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades to restaurants based on their inspection scores:

  • Grade A: Score of 0–13 (lowest number of violations)
  • Grade B: Score of 14–27
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or higher

Grades must be posted in a visible location at the restaurant's entrance. Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection before a grade is officially posted.

Consumers can look up the full inspection history of any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Fresh Ibakery including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.