Bourke Street Bakery

162 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Bourke Street Bakery appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from seven violations to three.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Bourke Street Bakery's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Oct 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06F

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

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

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

Jul 18, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

02G

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

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

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

08A

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

Jul 6, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

02G

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

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bourke Street Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bourke Street Bakery on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bourke Street Bakery?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bourke Street Bakery.

How does Bourke Street Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bourke Street Bakery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bourke Street Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bourke Street Bakery have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bourke Street Bakery 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 Bourke Street Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bourke Street Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.

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