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Grade ABakery Products/Desserts

U Best Bakery

136-18 MAPLE AVENUE, Queens, 11355

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 9, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Oct 9, 2025

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

    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
Oct 9, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Aug 5, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection0
Jul 21, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection5 (3 critical)
Apr 7, 2025Grade CPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection3 (3 critical)
Feb 24, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×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×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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