La Pastora Bakery
726 EAST 152 STREET, Bronx, 10455
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 26, 2025
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.
CriticalA 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| May 30, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×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.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 32 rodent inspections on record, 9 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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