Happy Cake Bakery

1979 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Happy Cake Bakery has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Bronx restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor 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

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

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 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

02B

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

04A

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

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

06D

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

06F

10B

10F

Sep 18, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

06F

“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

10B

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

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

08C

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Cake Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Cake Bakery on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Cake Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happy Cake Bakery.

How does Happy Cake Bakery compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Happy Cake Bakery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Happy Cake Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Happy Cake Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Cake Bakery 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 Happy Cake Bakery inspected?

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

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