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Shakalaka Bakery

136-76 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, 11354

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 28, 2026

  • 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.

    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

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 28, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Mar 17, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Feb 14, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Nov 22, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection3 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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