BAKE CULTURE in Chinatown Two Bridges
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026
📍 48 BOWERY, Manhattan, NY 10013 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
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🚇 Canal Street
Overview
Bake Culture in Chinatown holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Over 8 inspections since 2022, the bakery has received Grade A twice, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
BAKE CULTURE in Chinatown Two Bridges: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Violations:
02G
Feb 11, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Violations:
08C
GRADE A
Nov 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Jan 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
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 not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Food contac...
Jan 30, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby
Violations:
20-05
GRADE B
Nov 23, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
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 not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Providing...
Nov 23, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
Jun 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Food from unapproved or unknown source or home canned. Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing; or ROP foods prepared on premises transported to another site.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food Protection ...
BAKE CULTURE in Chinatown Two Bridges: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BAKE CULTURE last inspected?
- BAKE CULTURE was last inspected on March 26, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is BAKE CULTURE's current health grade?
- BAKE CULTURE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BAKE CULTURE had?
- BAKE CULTURE has 8 health inspections on record from June 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BAKE CULTURE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BAKE CULTURE was 46 points on January 30, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BAKE CULTURE ever received a Grade C?
- No. BAKE CULTURE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.