Colomba Bakery

29 Waverly Place, Manhattan, NY 10003

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Colomba Bakery has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The latest visit found two violations, down from three violations the time before.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Aug 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

10F

Mar 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

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

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

08A

Mar 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06F

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Colomba Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Colomba Bakery on file is from Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Colomba Bakery?

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

How does Colomba Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Colomba Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Colomba Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Colomba 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 Colomba Bakery inspected?

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

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