51St Bakery & Cafe

5-33 51 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at 51St Bakery & Cafe, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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.

10F

Sep 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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.

10B

Apr 7, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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.

06C

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 51St Bakery & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 51St Bakery & Cafe on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 51St Bakery & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 51St Bakery & Cafe.

How does 51St Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

51St Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has 51St Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at 51St Bakery & Cafe have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 51St Bakery & Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 51St Bakery & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 51St Bakery & Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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