Mark's Bake Shoppe

3479 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10306

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Mark's Bake Shoppe four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

When inspectors have written things up, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Mark's Bake Shoppe scores about where you'd expect for a Staten Island restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical 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

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

Dec 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 minor violations.

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Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

May 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

10B

10F

Mar 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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 worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mark's Bake Shoppe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mark's Bake Shoppe on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mark's Bake Shoppe?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mark's Bake Shoppe.

How does Mark's Bake Shoppe compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Mark's Bake Shoppe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Mark's Bake Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mark's Bake Shoppe 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 Mark's Bake Shoppe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mark's Bake Shoppe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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