Beloved NYC bakery faced stomach-churning issue before suddenly closing
A beloved 124-year-old bakery in Brooklyn, Caputo's Bake Shop, has closed unexpectedly due to health code violations and the owner's personal struggles. Owner James Caputo cited the need to spend more time with family, but records reveal the bakery had its state license revoked over serious health issues. The community has expressed deep sadness over the closure, turning the shop's doorstep into a shrine of gratitude.
- ▪Caputo's Bake Shop had its state license revoked due to health code violations including mold and mouse droppings.
- ▪Owner James Caputo decided to close the bakery to focus on family and due to deteriorating health.
- ▪The community has mourned the closure, leaving signs of appreciation on the bakery's door.
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Metro exclusive Beloved NYC bakery faced stomach-churning issue before suddenly closing By Nicole Rosenthal Published May 24, 2026, 3:34 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The beloved 124-year-old Brooklyn bakery that suddenly shuttered last month, saying its owner wanted to spend more time with family, actually had its state license yanked over stomach-churning violations. James Caputo, proprietor of Caputo’s Bake Shop in Carroll Gardens, told local news outlets in April that he decided to suddenly close up shop to spend more time with family. 5 James Caputo, owner of the 124-year-old Caputo Bake Shop, decided not to re-apply for a state operating license after his license was yanked over violations.
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