Emily's Bakery

940 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Emily's Bakery four times, with records going back to 2023. Emily's Bakery was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

08C

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

08A

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 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Apr 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

04L

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

06E

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

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

08A

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Dec 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

10F

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emily's Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emily's Bakery on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

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

How does Emily's Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Emily's Bakery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Emily's Bakery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Emily's Bakery 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 Emily's Bakery inspected?

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

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