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Stephanie's Mexican Bakery: health inspection history

37-56 108 Street, New York City, NY 11368

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Address: 37-56 108 Street, New York City, NY 11368
Borough: Queens
Cuisine (as listed): Mexican
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Dec 18, 2025
Latest inspection: Dec 18, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown: 6 inspections, Mar 16, 2023 to Dec 18, 2025

Across these 6 inspection records, the health department cited 27 violations, of which 11 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 11 points. Among 241 graded restaurants in ZIP 11368, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Dec 18, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 11Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

06CCritical 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.
10FNot critical 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.
10BNot critical 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.
10HNot critical 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 dispensed from a sanitary device.

Dec 18, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
20-08Not critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
19-10Not critical Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-06Not critical Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
20-04Not critical “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.

Nov 12, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 27Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).

08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10HNot critical 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 dispensed from a sanitary device.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
10FNot critical 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.
09BNot critical Thawing procedure improper.
10ANot critical Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Jun 25, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 42Violations were cited in the following area(s).

02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02GCritical 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.
04KCritical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
10FNot critical 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.
06CCritical 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.

Jun 25, 2024 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

28-03Not critical Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

Mar 16, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06CCritical 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.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.