18 BAKERY in Bensonhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Oct 16, 2025
📍 6820 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11204 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
Overview
18 Bakery in Bensonhurst has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The bakery currently holds a Grade B, with a most recent inspection score of 24 points. Across 8 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received mixed grades including 1 Grade A, 1 Grade B, and 1 Grade C.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
18 BAKERY in Bensonhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
18 BAKERY in Bensonhurst: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE B
Oct 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harbora...
Apr 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except d...
GRADE A
Dec 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
Jun 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held ...
Nov 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 14
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 4, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 45
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 4, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 45
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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GRADE C
Oct 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 51
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-fo...
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18 BAKERY in Bensonhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 18 BAKERY last inspected?
- 18 BAKERY was last inspected on October 16, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is 18 BAKERY's current health grade?
- 18 BAKERY currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has 18 BAKERY been closed by NYC Health?
- 18 BAKERY has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has 18 BAKERY had?
- 18 BAKERY has 8 health inspections on record from October 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at 18 BAKERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at 18 BAKERY was 51 points on October 26, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.