Librae Bakery
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Librae Bakery five times, with records going back to 2023. On Nov 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “personal cleanliness is inadequate” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Librae Bakery trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
“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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
67
Aug 15, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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
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
55
Mar 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
45
Sep 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
61
May 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations.
View 5 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
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
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Librae Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Librae Bakery on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Librae Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness is inadequate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Librae Bakery.
How does Librae Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Librae Bakery most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Librae Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Librae Bakery have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Librae 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 Librae Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Librae Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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