Epices Bakery

104 West 70 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Epices Bakery stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after five on the prior visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, showing up three times.

Epices Bakery's latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

04L

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

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

08C

Sep 13, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

04N

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

08A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Mar 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06F

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

04L

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

Feb 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

04L

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Epices Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Epices Bakery on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Epices 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 Epices Bakery.

How does Epices Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Epices Bakery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Epices Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Epices 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 Epices Bakery inspected?

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

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