EL CAFETAL BAKERY in Richmond Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025
📍 102-25 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11418 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
Overview
El Cafetal Bakery in Richmond Hill holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. The bakery has received Grade A on 6 of its 11 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
6
Grade A Inspections
EL CAFETAL BAKERY in Richmond Hill: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE A
Dec 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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 dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-food contact surfa...
GRADE A
Dec 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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 dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-food contact surfa...
GRADE A
Dec 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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 dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-food contact surfa...
GRADE A
Oct 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Sep 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
GRADE A
Mar 29, 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...
Feb 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
GRADE A
Mar 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Feb 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishme...
Feb 24, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Feb 4, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility'...
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EL CAFETAL BAKERY in Richmond Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL CAFETAL BAKERY last inspected?
- EL CAFETAL BAKERY was last inspected on December 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is EL CAFETAL BAKERY's current health grade?
- EL CAFETAL BAKERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL CAFETAL BAKERY had?
- EL CAFETAL BAKERY has 11 health inspections on record from February 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 6 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL CAFETAL BAKERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL CAFETAL BAKERY was 27 points on February 22, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL CAFETAL BAKERY ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL CAFETAL BAKERY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.