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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
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. May 11, 2026
    36
    C
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 10G
      Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 04J
      critical
      Properly 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.
    • 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.
    4 critical citations this visit
  2. Apr 3, 2026
    58
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 10G
      Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
    • 04H
      critical
      Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
    • 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.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 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.
    • 04J
      critical
      Properly 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.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 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.
    6 critical citations this visit
  3. Oct 1, 2025
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 20-06
      Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
  4. Feb 5, 2025
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 20-01
      Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
    • 20-08
      Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
    • 20-06
      Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
  5. Feb 5, 2025
    19
    B
    Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
    • 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.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    2 critical citations this visit
  6. Dec 17, 2024
    20
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 04M
      critical
      Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    2 critical citations this visit
  7. Dec 17, 2024
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 20-06
      Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
  8. Mar 8, 2024
    26
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 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.
    • 04H
      critical
      Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
    • 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.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    3 critical citations this visit
  9. Aug 23, 2023
    36
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 05H
      critical
      No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
    • 04J
      critical
      Properly 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.
    • 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.
    2 critical citations this visit
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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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