Las Americas Bakery
40-30 82 STREET, Queens, 11373
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 25, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| May 11, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (8 critical) |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 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×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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