AL AQSA BAKERY & RESTAURANT

SCORE: 27 POINTS

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Overview

AL AQSA BAKERY & RESTAURANT in Bay Ridge underwent a NYC health inspection on April 18, 2026 and scored 27 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
6917 5 AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
8 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06A

Personal cleanliness inadequate

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 worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility

📋 Code Requirements

Clean outer garments; hair restraints; no jewelry; short, clean fingernails; no nail polish

CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.13
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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AL AQSA BAKERY & RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did AL AQSA BAKERY & RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on April 18, 2026?
AL AQSA BAKERY & RESTAURANT underwent inspection on April 18, 2026 with a score of 27 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did AL AQSA BAKERY & RESTAURANT have?
AL AQSA BAKERY & RESTAURANT had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06A (Personal cleanliness inadequate) is a critical violation. Food workers must maintain high standards of personal cleanliness Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility