Grade ABakery Products/Desserts

Davidovich Bakery

88 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, 10002

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 17, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Oct 17, 2025

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical
  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical
  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Oct 17, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
Jun 30, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (3 critical)
Mar 11, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (4 critical)
Nov 15, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection0
Nov 13, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection2 (1 critical)
Nov 12, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection5 (3 critical)
Nov 6, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection8 (5 critical)
Oct 29, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)
Jul 5, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection2 (2 critical)
Jun 23, 2023Grade CPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection5 (3 critical)
Jun 6, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection7 (5 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 9×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 5×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 5×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 5×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 16 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 15 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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