Manhattan, NY — Cookies By Jackie, a bakery located at 1000 South 8th Avenue in Manhattan, received a score of 60 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on April 1, 2026. The score places the establishment in Grade C territory, which encompasses scores of 28 points or higher. Inspection data was released publicly by DOHMH on April 6, 2026.

Inspectors identified two critical violations during the visit. No non-critical violations were recorded.

What Inspectors Found

The inspection documented two violations, both classified as critical under NYC Health Code standards.

The first involves cold food temperature control. Inspectors cited the bakery under violation code 02G for holding temperature-controlled for safety (TCS) food items above the required 41°F threshold. Proper cold holding temperatures are a foundational element of food safety, as bacterial growth in perishable food accelerates significantly when items are held outside of safe temperature ranges. The specific food items involved were not detailed in the public record.

The second violation, cited under code 05D, concerns handwashing access. Inspectors noted that the facility either lacked an adequate handwashing station in or adjacent to the food preparation or service area, or that an existing handwashing facility was obstructed, inaccessible, or being used for purposes other than handwashing. The violation also encompasses deficiencies in hot and cold running water, water pressure, soap availability, or hand-drying equipment.

Both violations carry critical designations, meaning they represent conditions with the potential to directly contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected.

Food Safety Context

New York City restaurants are inspected under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food safety standards for food service establishments. Federal guidelines under the FDA Food Code set baseline requirements that inform these local standards.

Violation code 02G addresses cold holding, a practice required to slow bacterial proliferation in perishable foods such as dairy, eggs, meat, and prepared products. The FDA Food Code establishes 41°F as the maximum safe holding temperature for most TCS foods, with stricter requirements for certain items such as smoked fish (38°F) and intact raw eggs (45°F).

Violation code 05D reflects requirements under NYC Health Code Article 81 that food service establishments maintain accessible, properly equipped handwashing stations near areas where food is prepared, served, or handled. Handwashing is considered a primary control measure against contamination from food workers, and facilities that lack accessible sinks or adequate soap and drying supplies are considered to present an elevated risk.

A score of 60 points is substantially above the Grade C threshold of 28 points. Under New York City's restaurant grading system, each violation type carries a point value, and scores reflect the cumulative total assessed during the inspection.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available in the public DOHMH record for this establishment at the time of this report. This may indicate a new business, a recent change in ownership or operating entity, or a gap in publicly accessible historical data.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City uses a letter grading system based on the total score an establishment receives during a sanitary inspection. The grades are defined as follows:

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points — meets or exceeds standards with minimal violations
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points — some violations present; generally not a significant hazard
  • Grade C: Score of 28 points or higher — multiple or more serious violations identified

Establishments that do not receive an A grade on an initial inspection are re-inspected. The grade posted in the window reflects the most recent scored inspection result.

Consumers can look up individual restaurant inspection records, including the specific violations cited and full scoring history, through the DOHMH online search tool at the city's official restaurant inspection website. The public database is updated regularly as new inspections are completed and released.

More About This Restaurant

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