EL MANANTIAL BAKERY in Washington Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026
📍 1220 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10032 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
Overview
El Manantial Bakery in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the bakery has earned Grade A once and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL MANANTIAL BAKERY in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (5 records)
Feb 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
GRADE A
Nov 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Apr 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
GRADE B
Sep 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 o...
Feb 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Facility not vermin proof. H...
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EL MANANTIAL BAKERY in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL MANANTIAL BAKERY last inspected?
- EL MANANTIAL BAKERY was last inspected on February 12, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 17 points.
- What is EL MANANTIAL BAKERY's current health grade?
- EL MANANTIAL 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 MANANTIAL BAKERY had?
- EL MANANTIAL BAKERY has 5 health inspections on record from February 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL MANANTIAL BAKERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL MANANTIAL BAKERY was 49 points on April 9, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL MANANTIAL BAKERY ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL MANANTIAL BAKERY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.