Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert

1166 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Dec 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Sep 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
70
Apr 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Feb 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
43
Feb 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert.

How does Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert 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 Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Cake Bakery & Dessert is inspected around two times per year on average.