Bronx, NY — Mama Bakery, located at 2425 Grand Concourse in the Bronx, received a score of 25 during a New York City health inspection conducted on March 13, 2026. The score falls within the Grade B range but sits near the upper threshold, just three points below the 28-point cutoff that would result in a Grade C.

Inspectors cited one critical violation and no non-critical violations during the visit. The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 16, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The single violation cited during the inspection was classified as critical under DOHMH code 06A, which addresses personal cleanliness standards for food service workers. Inspectors documented that personal cleanliness was inadequate, noting multiple specific concerns: an outer garment was soiled with a possible contaminant, effective hair restraints were not worn in areas where they are required, jewelry was observed on hands or arms, and fingernail polish was worn or fingernails were not kept clean and trimmed.

While only one violation was recorded, the code 06A citation encompasses several distinct personal hygiene failures observed during the same inspection. The 25-point score assigned to this single violation category reflects the severity with which DOHMH weighs personal cleanliness in food handling environments.

Food Safety Context

Personal hygiene standards in food service establishments are governed by NYC Health Code Article 81 and align with FDA Food Code guidelines. These regulations require food handlers to maintain clean outer garments, use effective hair restraints to prevent contamination, and keep hands and fingernails clean and free of jewelry or nail polish that could harbor bacteria or become physical contaminants in food products.

For a bakery operation where workers directly handle dough, baked goods, and dessert products, personal cleanliness violations carry particular significance. Direct hand contact with ready-to-eat items increases the risk of contamination when hygiene standards are not maintained.

Inspection History

Mama Bakery's recent inspection record shows a pattern of fluctuating scores:

  • March 13, 2026: Score 25 (Grade B)
  • March 4, 2025: Score 23 (Grade Z — pending adjudication)
  • October 5, 2024: Score 4 (Grade P — pending re-inspection)
  • October 2, 2024: Score 41, closed by DOHMH
  • May 6, 2024: Score 24

The bakery was previously closed by the health department in October 2024 after receiving a score of 41, well above the Grade C threshold of 28 points. A subsequent re-inspection three days later on October 5, 2024, resulted in a significantly improved score of 4. The March 2025 inspection yielded a score of 23, and the most recent inspection shows a slight increase to 25.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores under the DOHMH grading system:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points (minimal violations)
  • Grade B: 14–27 points (moderate violations)
  • Grade C: 28 or more points (significant violations)

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Mama Bakery's current score of 25 places it in the upper portion of the Grade B range, indicating room for improvement to reach Grade A status.

Consumers can verify restaurant inspection results through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database or by checking the letter grade posted at the establishment. Additional food safety information is available through the NYC Department of Health at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

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