M & W Bakery
85A BAYARD STREET, Manhattan, 10013
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 29, 2026
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
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 29, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 |
| May 19, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| May 29, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 6×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 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.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 35 rodent inspections on record, 8 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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