Gruenebaum's Bakery & Cafe

5663 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Gruenebaum's Bakery & Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Gruenebaum's Bakery & Cafe's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

May 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Dec 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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

Sep 28, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gruenebaum's Bakery & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gruenebaum's Bakery & Cafe on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Gruenebaum's Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Gruenebaum's Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Gruenebaum's Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gruenebaum's Bakery & Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gruenebaum's Bakery & Cafe 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 Gruenebaum's Bakery & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gruenebaum's Bakery & Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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