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U Best Bakery: health inspection history
136-18 Maple Avenue, New York City, NY 11355
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- Address
- 136-18 Maple Avenue, New York City, NY 11355
- Borough
- Queens
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Bakery Products/Desserts
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Oct 9, 2025 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
- Latest inspection
- Sep 22, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 6 inspections, Feb 24, 2025 to Sep 22, 2026
Across these 6 inspection records, the health department cited 20 violations, of which 14 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 9 points. Among 162 graded restaurants in ZIP 11355, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Sep 22, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 03ACritical Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Oct 9, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 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.
- 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.
Aug 5, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
No violations listed in this record.
Jul 21, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 70Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
- 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.
- 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.
- 05CCritical 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.
- 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.
- 05ECritical Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
Apr 7, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 64Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 05CCritical 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.
- 05ECritical Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
- 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.
Feb 24, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 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.
- 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.
- 05DCritical 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.
- 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.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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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.