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NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50173270 · Bakery Products/Desserts

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41 MOTT STREET Manhattan 100136467255776
A Chinatown bakery whose inspection record has slid from a 19 to two consecutive scores above 50, with fifteen critical violations logged.
Why this score
  • Most recent inspection: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 15 critical violations on file, weighted by how recent
  • 4 violations cited more than once
How scoring works →

Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.

  1. Jul 1, 2026
    53
    Z
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06C
      critical
      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.
    • 09A
      critical
      Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
    • 06E
      critical
      Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
    • 05D
      critical
      No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
    • 08C
      Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 10F
      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.
    • 09C
      Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
    • 10B
      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 disposed of.
    • 02G
      critical
      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.
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    7 critical citations this visit
  2. Jun 10, 2026
    62
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 10B
      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 disposed of.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 06C
      critical
      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.
    • 10F
      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.
    • 05C
      critical
      Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
    • 06B
      critical
      Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
    • 02G
      critical
      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.
    5 critical citations this visit
  3. Dec 23, 2025
    19
    Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    • 06C
      critical
      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.
    3 critical citations this visit
Location40.7151, -73.9988
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Grade key · NYC DOHMH
  • A
    Top marks
    score 0–13
  • B
    Some violations
    score 14–27
  • C
    Multiple violations
    score 28+
  • Z
    Pending re-inspection
    borderline
  • N
    Not yet graded
    first inspection
  • No grade posted
    awaiting card
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