Paladares Colombian Bakery
41-07 NATIONAL STREET, Queens, 11368
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 28, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 28, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 11 (5 critical) |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| May 9, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| May 18, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 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.
- 4×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 6 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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