D'maritza's Cake Shop

2153 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, D'maritza's Cake Shop has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

Feb 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Apr 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

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

06F

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

08C

10B

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was D'maritza's Cake Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D'maritza's Cake Shop on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at D'maritza's Cake Shop?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at D'maritza's Cake Shop.

How does D'maritza's Cake Shop compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

D'maritza's Cake Shop most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has D'maritza's Cake Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at D'maritza's Cake Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at D'maritza's Cake Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is D'maritza's Cake Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, D'maritza's Cake Shop is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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