Bake Culture

48 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Bake Culture has been inspected three times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Bake Culture trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
70
Nov 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Jan 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby
20-05
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bake Culture last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bake Culture on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bake Culture?

Across the inspection record, “food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bake Culture.

How does Bake Culture compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bake Culture most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bake Culture's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bake Culture have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bake Culture means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bake Culture inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bake Culture is inspected roughly once per year on average.