Cestra's Bakery

3639 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Cestra's Bakery appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Cestra's Bakery was last inspected on Aug 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to two violations previously.

Across the inspection history, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Bronx restaurants, the typical score is 77; Cestra's Bakery is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
Dec 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
78
Sep 25, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cestra's Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cestra's Bakery on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cestra's Bakery?

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

How does Cestra's Bakery compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Cestra's Bakery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Cestra's Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cestra's Bakery have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cestra's 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 Cestra's Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cestra's Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.