RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026
📍 247 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Ron Ben-Israel Cakes in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 4 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections between 2022 and 2026, the bakery has maintained Grade A consistently with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Jul 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. ...
GRADE A
Apr 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
GRADE A
Apr 4, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
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RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES last inspected?
- RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES was last inspected on February 5, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 4 points.
- What is RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES's current health grade?
- RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES had?
- RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES has 4 health inspections on record from April 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES was 13 points on April 26, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES ever received a Grade C?
- No. RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.