LA BAKER in Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025
📍 72-08 BROADWAY, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
LA BAKER in Elmhurst holds a Grade Z, indicating the restaurant is not currently operating or has not yet received a letter grade from NYC DOHMH. Across 10 inspections since 2023, the bakery previously received 2 Grade A results and 1 Grade C result. There are no emergency closures on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
LA BAKER in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE Z
Oct 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
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 trimmed.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held a...
Aug 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
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 A
Apr 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Feb 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, rais...
Feb 24, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Sep 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 53
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after...
Jul 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 dispens...
Aug 25, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except whi...
GRADE A
Aug 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnanc...
Apr 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held ...
LA BAKER in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA BAKER last inspected?
- LA BAKER was last inspected on October 15, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is LA BAKER's current health grade?
- LA BAKER currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has LA BAKER had?
- LA BAKER has 10 health inspections on record from April 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA BAKER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA BAKER was 53 points on September 30, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA BAKER ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. LA BAKER has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.