BERMUDEZ BAKERY in East Harlem (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 5 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 6, 2025
📍 1875 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10035 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
Overview
Bermudez Bakery in East Harlem has been subject to 5 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022, though it currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection, scoring 13 points. Across 17 inspections dating back to 2022, the bakery has received mixed results: 1 Grade A, 1 Grade B, and 1 Grade C, alongside multiple emergency closure orders.
17
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
5
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
BERMUDEZ BAKERY in East Harlem (North): Emergency Closures (5)
BERMUDEZ BAKERY in East Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (17 records)
GRADE A
Mar 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
GRADE P
Dec 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
Dec 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 19, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-fo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Mar 1, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Dec 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
Oct 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 43
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas....
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 43
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Violations:
28-06
Aug 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 38
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in...
GRADE C
Jul 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have ...
Jul 12, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Jun 6, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fi...
Jun 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
GRADE B
Jan 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 ...
May 24, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during stora...
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BERMUDEZ BAKERY in East Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BERMUDEZ BAKERY last inspected?
- BERMUDEZ BAKERY was last inspected on March 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is BERMUDEZ BAKERY's current health grade?
- BERMUDEZ BAKERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has BERMUDEZ BAKERY been closed by NYC Health?
- BERMUDEZ BAKERY has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 5 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BERMUDEZ BAKERY had?
- BERMUDEZ BAKERY has 17 health inspections on record from May 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BERMUDEZ BAKERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BERMUDEZ BAKERY was 49 points on December 13, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.