E & L Bakery & Coffee Shop
4202 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx, 10466
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (5 months ago).
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 20, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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