Joel's Bakery

1615 Palmetto Street, Queens, NY 11385

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Joel's Bakery's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

Apr 4, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

03A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joel's Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joel's Bakery on file is from Jan 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joel's Bakery.

How does Joel's Bakery compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Joel's Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Joel's Bakery have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joel's 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.

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