Don Paco Lopez Panaderia

2129 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Don Paco Lopez Panaderia has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Sep 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
70
Jun 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
95
Mar 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Paco Lopez Panaderia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Paco Lopez Panaderia on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Paco Lopez Panaderia?

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 Don Paco Lopez Panaderia.

How does Don Paco Lopez Panaderia compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Don Paco Lopez Panaderia most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Don Paco Lopez Panaderia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Paco Lopez Panaderia have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Don Paco Lopez Panaderia 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 Don Paco Lopez Panaderia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Paco Lopez Panaderia is inspected around two times per year on average.