La Dulce Bakery

106-06 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at La Dulce Bakery, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

La Dulce 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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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 18, 2024

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

Oct 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

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

08A

Sep 5, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

06C

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Jul 15, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

20-01

“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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Dulce Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Dulce Bakery on file is from Dec 18, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Dulce Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Dulce Bakery.

How does La Dulce Bakery compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Dulce Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Dulce Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Dulce Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Dulce 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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