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Bakery Mocana

1540 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Bakery Mocana has been inspected five times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The latest visit found two violations, down from five violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Bakery Mocana is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Mar 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Mar 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
02G
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
35
Jun 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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.
02G
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61
Jun 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.
10E
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bakery Mocana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bakery Mocana on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bakery Mocana?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bakery Mocana.

How does Bakery Mocana compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bakery Mocana most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bakery Mocana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bakery Mocana have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bakery Mocana 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 Bakery Mocana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bakery Mocana is inspected around two times per year on average.

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