MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 28, 2025
📍 1183 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Martha's Pastry & Cafe in Bed-Stuy holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2024, though it has maintained Grade A on its latest inspection across 9 total inspections on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Emergency Closures (2)
MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Jul 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Jun 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
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.
Cold TCS food item hel...
Mar 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 92
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.
Non-food contact surfa...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 92
Thawing procedure improper.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Feb 27, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 44
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sourc...
GRADE C
Dec 5, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 64
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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 ab...
Sep 16, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 58
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
Sep 16, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any...
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MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE last inspected?
- MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE was last inspected on July 28, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE's current health grade?
- MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE 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 MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE had?
- MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE has 9 health inspections on record from September 2024 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MARTHA'S PASTRY & CAFE was 92 points on March 7, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.