U Best Bakery
136-88 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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 31, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 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.
- 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×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 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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