Magnolia Bakery

240 Central Park South, Manhattan, NY 10019
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Magnolia Bakery has three inspections in the public record. Magnolia Bakery was last inspected on Jun 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to four.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Magnolia Bakery squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
74
Feb 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Apr 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Magnolia Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Magnolia Bakery on file is from Jun 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Magnolia Bakery?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Magnolia Bakery.

How does Magnolia Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Magnolia Bakery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Magnolia Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Magnolia Bakery have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Magnolia 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 Magnolia Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Magnolia Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.