Martha's Country Bakery

36-21 Ditmars Boulevard, Queens, NY 11105
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Martha's Country Bakery five times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to four violations previously.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Martha's Country Bakery on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
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
70
Oct 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
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
86
Aug 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
52
Sep 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Apr 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Martha's Country Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Martha's Country Bakery on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Martha's Country Bakery?

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

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

Martha's Country Bakery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Martha's Country Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Martha's Country 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 Martha's Country Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Martha's Country Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.