By the Way Bakery

1236 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, By the Way Bakery has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By the Way Bakery scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
04E
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
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
78
Dec 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
Jul 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was By the Way Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at By the Way Bakery on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at By the Way Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at By the Way Bakery.

How does By the Way Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has By the Way Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at By the Way Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at By the Way 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 By the Way Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, By the Way Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.