Central Caribbean Bakery

730 Nereid Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Central Caribbean Bakery stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Jul 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
82
Nov 20, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance 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
Oct 11, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
Aug 24, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
61
Jul 5, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
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
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
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Central Caribbean Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Central Caribbean Bakery on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Central Caribbean Bakery?

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 Central Caribbean Bakery.

How does Central Caribbean Bakery compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Central Caribbean Bakery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Central Caribbean Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Central Caribbean Bakery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Central Caribbean 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 Central Caribbean Bakery inspected?

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