LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025
📍 356 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
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🚇 Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE in Midtown South holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, scoring 23 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The bakery has 7 inspections on record since 2024 with no emergency closures.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Dec 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Non-food contac...
Dec 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Non-food contac...
Dec 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Non-food contac...
Sep 24, 2024
— 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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from...
GRADE B
Sep 24, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 23
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.
Violations:
06C
Sep 10, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex glov...
Sep 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
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LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE last inspected?
- LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE was last inspected on December 15, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE's current health grade?
- LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE had?
- LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE has 7 health inspections on record from September 2024 through December 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE was 31 points on September 10, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA BAKER EXPRESS CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.