GENEROSO BAKERY in Sunset Park (West)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025
📍 5812 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11220 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
Overview
Generoso Bakery in Sunset Park holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. The bakery has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023, though it has maintained Grade A on 4 of its 10 inspections over that period.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
4
Grade A Inspections
GENEROSO BAKERY in Sunset Park (West): Emergency Closures (2)
GENEROSO BAKERY in Sunset Park (West): Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Dec 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
Nov 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evi...
GRADE A
Aug 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish w...
GRADE A
Apr 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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
GRADE P
Dec 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
Dec 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 19
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 dispensed directly by the vendor.
Evidence of mice or li...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 12, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en...
Dec 8, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disp...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
GRADE A
Jan 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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
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GENEROSO BAKERY in Sunset Park (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GENEROSO BAKERY last inspected?
- GENEROSO BAKERY was last inspected on December 29, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is GENEROSO BAKERY's current health grade?
- GENEROSO BAKERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has GENEROSO BAKERY been closed by NYC Health?
- GENEROSO 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 GENEROSO BAKERY had?
- GENEROSO BAKERY has 10 health inspections on record from January 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GENEROSO BAKERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GENEROSO BAKERY was 50 points on November 20, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.