Shakalaka Bakery

136-76 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11354
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Shakalaka Bakery, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 28, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Shakalaka Bakery is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
Mar 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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
58
Feb 14, 2025
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
Nov 22, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shakalaka Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shakalaka Bakery on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shakalaka Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shakalaka Bakery.

How does Shakalaka Bakery compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Shakalaka Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Shakalaka Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shakalaka Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shakalaka Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Shakalaka Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shakalaka Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.