BAKERY MOCANA in Washington Heights (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 6, 2025
📍 1540 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10040 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
Overview
Bakery Mocana in Washington Heights has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The bakery currently holds a Grade A with a score of 10 points, earned on its most recent inspection in 2025. Of 6 total inspections on record, 2 have resulted in Grade A.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
BAKERY MOCANA in Washington Heights (North): Emergency Closures (2)
BAKERY MOCANA in Washington Heights (North): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Mar 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Mar 26, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 76
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 76
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occur...
Jun 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
GRADE A
Jun 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or c...
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BAKERY MOCANA in Washington Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BAKERY MOCANA last inspected?
- BAKERY MOCANA was last inspected on March 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is BAKERY MOCANA's current health grade?
- BAKERY MOCANA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has BAKERY MOCANA been closed by NYC Health?
- BAKERY MOCANA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BAKERY MOCANA had?
- BAKERY MOCANA has 6 health inspections on record from June 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BAKERY MOCANA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BAKERY MOCANA was 76 points on March 21, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.