Bakery on 3rd Cafe

1885 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Bakery on 3rd Cafe has five inspections in the public record. Bakery on 3rd Cafe was last inspected on Oct 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Bakery on 3rd Cafe on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Aug 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

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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

10F

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Mar 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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

06F

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

02G

10F

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

10G

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

10B

Dec 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Nov 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bakery on 3rd Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bakery on 3rd Cafe on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bakery on 3rd Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bakery on 3rd Cafe.

How does Bakery on 3rd Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bakery on 3rd Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bakery on 3rd Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bakery on 3rd Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bakery on 3rd 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 Bakery on 3rd Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bakery on 3rd Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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