NATIONAL BAKERY in Soundview Bruckner Bronx River
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 17, 2025
📍 1617 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10472 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
Overview
National Bakery in the Bronx holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. The bakery has maintained Grade A on all 3 graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
NATIONAL BAKERY in Soundview Bruckner Bronx River: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Sep 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Aug 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
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 pack...
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Oct 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing o...
GRADE A
Apr 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 6
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 prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Oct 17, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en...
Oct 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
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NATIONAL BAKERY in Soundview Bruckner Bronx River: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NATIONAL BAKERY last inspected?
- NATIONAL BAKERY was last inspected on September 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is NATIONAL BAKERY's current health grade?
- NATIONAL BAKERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has NATIONAL BAKERY had?
- NATIONAL BAKERY has 7 health inspections on record from October 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at NATIONAL BAKERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NATIONAL BAKERY was 47 points on August 13, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has NATIONAL BAKERY ever received a Grade C?
- No. NATIONAL BAKERY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.