NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 40890186 · Bakery Products/Desserts
J.E. BAKERY
743 ASTOR AVENUE Bronx 104677189949789
“A Bronx bakery whose recent inspections show a slide from B to C, with mice evidence and repeated temperature and sanitation lapses.”
Why this score
- −Most recent inspection: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- −19 critical violations on file, weighted by how recent
- −5 violations cited more than once
Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.
- May 11, 202636CCycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06DcriticalFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 04JcriticalProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 10BAnti-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.
4 critical citations this visit - Apr 3, 202658Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 04HcriticalRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 04JcriticalProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 10FNon-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.
6 critical citations this visit - Oct 1, 2025Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- Feb 5, 2025Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-01Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
- 20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- 20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- Feb 5, 202519BCycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10BAnti-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.
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 10FNon-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.
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
2 critical citations this visit - Dec 17, 202420Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 04McriticalLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
2 critical citations this visit - Dec 17, 2024Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- Mar 8, 202426Cycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10FNon-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.
- 04HcriticalRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 05CcriticalFood 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.
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
3 critical citations this visit - Aug 23, 202336Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 05HcriticalNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
- 04JcriticalProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 10BAnti-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.
2 critical citations this visit
Location40.8596, -73.8659
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
- ATop marksscore 0–13
- BSome violationsscore 14–27
- CMultiple violationsscore 28+
- ZPending re-inspectionborderline
- NNot yet gradedfirst inspection
- —No grade postedawaiting card