Brooklyn, NY — Wildberry Cake, a bakery at 1715 Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn, received a Grade B score of 27 points during a health inspection conducted on March 6, 2026. The score places the establishment at the upper limit of the Grade B range, one point below the Grade C threshold.

The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 11, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Health inspectors documented one critical violation during the March 6 inspection. The critical violation involved hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items not maintained at or above the required 140°F minimum temperature.

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food establishments must maintain hot TCS foods at 140°F or higher to prevent bacterial growth. TCS foods include items that require temperature control to limit pathogenic microorganism growth or toxin formation. When these foods fall into the temperature danger zone between 41°F and 140°F, harmful bacteria can multiply rapidly.

The violation was coded as 02B in the DOHMH inspection system, indicating improper hot holding temperatures for potentially hazardous foods.

Food Safety Context

Temperature control violations are classified as critical because they present immediate food safety risks. The FDA Food Code specifies that hot TCS foods must be held at 135°F or above, though New York City's standard is 140°F.

When hot foods drop below safe holding temperatures, bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringens, and Bacillus cereus can proliferate to dangerous levels within hours. These pathogens cause foodborne illness with symptoms ranging from mild gastrointestinal distress to severe dehydration.

Bakeries that prepare hot food items, cream-filled products, or custard-based desserts must monitor food temperatures continuously throughout service periods.

Inspection History

Wildberry Cake has been inspected regularly by DOHMH since 2022. The establishment's inspection record shows:

  • March 6, 2026: Score 27 (Grade B)
  • November 20, 2024: Score 9 (Grade A)
  • June 18, 2024: Score 37
  • March 7, 2023: Score 25 (Grade B)
  • October 13, 2022: Score 24

The current score of 27 points represents the establishment's highest score since the June 2024 inspection. The bakery previously achieved Grade A status in November 2024 with a score of 9 points.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City requires food service establishments to post letter grades based on inspection scores:

  • Grade A: 0-13 points (best)
  • Grade B: 14-27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer violations. Critical violations carry higher point values than non-critical violations. Establishments scoring 28 points or higher may face closure pending re-inspection.

The DOHMH conducts unannounced inspections of all permitted food service establishments at least once annually. Inspection results are public record and available through the NYC Open Data portal.

Consumers can view current inspection results, violation details, and grade posting dates for any New York City restaurant at nyc.gov/health or through the NYC Health mobile application.

More About This Restaurant

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