LA PASTORA BAKERY in Melrose
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025
📍 726 EAST 152 STREET, Bronx, NY 10455 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
Overview
La Pastora Bakery in Melrose 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 received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
LA PASTORA BAKERY in Melrose: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Aug 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Dishwashing and ware w...
Apr 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
GRADE A
May 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smo...
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow preventi...
Oct 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Anti-siphonage or bac...
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LA PASTORA BAKERY in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA PASTORA BAKERY last inspected?
- LA PASTORA BAKERY was last inspected on August 26, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is LA PASTORA BAKERY's current health grade?
- LA PASTORA BAKERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LA PASTORA BAKERY had?
- LA PASTORA BAKERY has 5 health inspections on record from October 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA PASTORA BAKERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA PASTORA BAKERY was 27 points on October 5, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA PASTORA BAKERY ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA PASTORA BAKERY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.