DAVIDOVICH BAKERY in Lower East Side
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 17, 2025
📍 88 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
Overview
Davidovich Bakery on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. However, the bakery has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023, and inspection records show 3 Grade C results among its 14 inspections over the past two years, indicating inconsistent compliance with health standards.
14
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
DAVIDOVICH BAKERY in Lower East Side: Emergency Closures (2)
DAVIDOVICH BAKERY in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (14 records)
GRADE A
Oct 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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...
GRADE C
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 29
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimm...
Mar 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE C
Nov 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
Nov 13, 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.
Nov 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 50
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-servi...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 foo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Violations:
04M
Nov 6, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or di...
Oct 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f...
Oct 29, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Jul 5, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 15
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
GRADE C
Jun 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 28
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after eac...
Jun 6, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
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DAVIDOVICH BAKERY in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DAVIDOVICH BAKERY last inspected?
- DAVIDOVICH BAKERY was last inspected on October 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is DAVIDOVICH BAKERY's current health grade?
- DAVIDOVICH BAKERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has DAVIDOVICH BAKERY been closed by NYC Health?
- DAVIDOVICH BAKERY 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 DAVIDOVICH BAKERY had?
- DAVIDOVICH BAKERY has 14 health inspections on record from June 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DAVIDOVICH BAKERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DAVIDOVICH BAKERY was 55 points on November 6, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.