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Stephanie's Mexican Bakery

37-56 108 Street, Queens, NY 11368
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Stephanie's Mexican Bakery, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The last inspection found nine violations, up from eight the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
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
58
Nov 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
50
Jun 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
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
41
Mar 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stephanie's Mexican Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stephanie's Mexican Bakery on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stephanie's Mexican Bakery?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stephanie's Mexican Bakery.

How does Stephanie's Mexican Bakery compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Stephanie's Mexican Bakery most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Stephanie's Mexican Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Stephanie's Mexican Bakery have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about eight per visit to around nine more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Stephanie's Mexican 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 Stephanie's Mexican Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stephanie's Mexican Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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