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La Dolce Italia Bakery

104-05 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, 11375

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 6, 2026

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

    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.

    Critical

  • 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.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 6, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)
Sep 10, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Aug 22, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (5 critical)
Nov 18, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Oct 25, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (6 critical)
Apr 5, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (1 critical)
Feb 6, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 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.
  • 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 4×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.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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