MAY 28
2026
PASS · 0 violations
ESMERALDO BAKERY.
NYC Health Dept
538 WEST 181 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY
Graded B, 24 points (Nov 2025). Up from 9 points at the prior graded inspection.
4 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected May 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
11
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 under
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish
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 dur
SEP 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 under
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
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 dur
JUN 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 under
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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