SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

PALERMO PASTRY SHOP.

BEAT. 61/100

5517 AVENUE N · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected December 26, 2025 · passed with conditions

15 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
0 passed · 7 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Apr 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
MINOROther
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen
DEC 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MINORSanitation
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 under
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
MINORPest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 dur
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
SEP 20
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 dur
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 liq
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
MINORSanitation
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 under
JUN 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
“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.
MINOROther
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
JUN 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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 fingernai
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 dur
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALSanitation
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
MINORFacility Condition
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, sm
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
MINORSanitation
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 under
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JUN 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 under
APR 18
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →

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