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Grade ABakery Products/Desserts

Nacional Bakery #1

1484 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx, 10472

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Feb 4, 2026

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

    Critical

  • Raw 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.

    Critical

  • A 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Feb 4, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
Apr 9, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Jan 31, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (2 critical)
Apr 29, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Apr 16, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Feb 21, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 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.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 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×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.

  • 25 rodent inspections on record, 10 finding rat activity.

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