FOOD LOVER BAKERY in Bensonhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026
📍 6305 20 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11204 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Food Lover Bakery in Bensonhurst has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z, indicating it is not operating under a valid health permit. Across 14 inspections dating back to 2022, it has received 1 Grade A, 1 Grade B, and 1 Grade C.
15
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
FOOD LOVER BAKERY in Bensonhurst: Emergency Closures (3)
FOOD LOVER BAKERY in Bensonhurst: Full Inspection History (15 records)
GRADE A
Apr 16, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Violations:
10F
✅ REOPENED
Dec 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
✅ REOPENED
Dec 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
✅ REOPENED
Dec 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 76
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or no...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 76
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or no...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 76
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or no...
GRADE A
Sep 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Jun 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispense...
Mar 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 29
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 movable to allow accessibi...
GRADE C
Feb 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 46
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use an...
Dec 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 o...
Mar 17, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
MISBRANDED AND LABELING
Violations:
22F
GRADE B
Jan 26, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Jan 3, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under...
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FOOD LOVER BAKERY in Bensonhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FOOD LOVER BAKERY last inspected?
- FOOD LOVER BAKERY was last inspected on April 16, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is FOOD LOVER BAKERY's current health grade?
- FOOD LOVER BAKERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has FOOD LOVER BAKERY been closed by NYC Health?
- FOOD LOVER BAKERY has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has FOOD LOVER BAKERY had?
- FOOD LOVER BAKERY has 15 health inspections on record from January 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at FOOD LOVER BAKERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FOOD LOVER BAKERY was 76 points on December 16, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.