Bronx, NY — Las Palmas Bakery at 2269 Jerome Avenue received a Grade B health score of 23 points during a routine inspection conducted on March 9, 2026, according to data released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on March 11. The score places the establishment near the upper limit of the Grade B range, four points from a Grade C designation.

What Inspectors Found

Health inspectors documented two violations during the March 9 inspection, including one critical food safety issue. The critical violation involved inadequate protection of food, supplies, and equipment from potential contamination sources during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. Inspectors also noted that condiments were not provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by staff, creating additional contamination risks.

A non-critical violation cited conditions conducive to pest activity. Inspectors documented that the establishment was not free of harborage or conditions that could attract rodents, insects, or other pests, though no active infestation was noted in the inspection report.

The facility remained open following the inspection, with violations cited for correction.

Food Safety Context

The critical violation documented at Las Palmas Bakery falls under NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes minimum standards for food service establishment operations. The code requires that all food items be protected from contamination at every stage of handling, from receiving through service to customers.

The FDA Food Code, which provides the framework for local health regulations, emphasizes that food protection measures prevent the introduction of pathogens, chemicals, and physical hazards that can cause foodborne illness. Single-service condiment containers or direct dispensing by staff eliminates the risk of cross-contamination between customers.

Conditions conducive to pests represent ongoing compliance concerns, as pest activity can lead to food contamination, property damage, and more serious health code violations if left unaddressed.

Inspection History

Las Palmas Bakery has undergone regular health inspections since 2023. Previous inspection results include:

  • 2026-01-21: Score 69
  • 2025-10-01: Score 20 (Grade Z)
  • 2025-09-15: Score 56
  • 2025-02-14: Score 14 (Grade B)
  • 2025-01-29: Score 36
  • 2024-08-07: Score 37 (Grade C)
  • 2024-07-23: Score 30
  • 2023-09-21: Score 26 (Grade B)
  • 2023-04-20: Score 21

The establishment has received scores ranging from 14 to 69 points over the past three years, with grades fluctuating between B and C levels during graded inspections.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:

  • Grade A: 0-13 points
  • Grade B: 14-27 points
  • Grade C: 28 points or more

Lower scores indicate fewer violations and better compliance with health code standards. Establishments scoring 14 or more points may request a re-inspection to improve their grade.

The NYC Department of Health conducts unannounced inspections of food service establishments at least once per year. Inspection reports and grades are public records available through the city's online restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Las Palmas Bakery including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.