Buttercup Bake Shop

167 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Buttercup Bake Shop appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from three to four between inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Buttercup Bake Shop's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04A

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

Feb 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Jan 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

04L

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

04A

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

10F

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Oct 31, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

04A

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

Jan 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

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

04A

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 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Jun 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.

04J

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

06D

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buttercup Bake Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buttercup Bake Shop on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buttercup Bake Shop?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Buttercup Bake Shop.

How does Buttercup Bake Shop compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Buttercup Bake Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Buttercup Bake Shop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Buttercup Bake Shop have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Buttercup Bake Shop 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 Buttercup Bake Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Buttercup Bake Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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