U BEST BAKERY in Flushing Willets Point
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 9, 2025
📍 136-18 MAPLE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11355 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
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🚇 Flushing-Main Street
Overview
U Best Bakery in Flushing has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2025 began. The bakery currently holds a Grade A with a score of 9 points, though its 6 inspections this year also include 1 Grade C result, indicating inconsistent compliance with health standards.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
U BEST BAKERY in Flushing Willets Point: Emergency Closures (2)
U BEST BAKERY in Flushing Willets Point: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Oct 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
Aug 5, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 21, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 70
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 21, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 70
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
Violations:
05E
GRADE C
Apr 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 64
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transport...
Feb 24, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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 dispensed from a sanitary device.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
No hand washing facility...
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U BEST BAKERY in Flushing Willets Point: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was U BEST BAKERY last inspected?
- U BEST BAKERY was last inspected on October 9, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is U BEST BAKERY's current health grade?
- U BEST BAKERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has U BEST BAKERY been closed by NYC Health?
- U BEST BAKERY has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has U BEST BAKERY had?
- U BEST BAKERY has 6 health inspections on record from February 2025 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at U BEST BAKERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at U BEST BAKERY was 70 points on July 21, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.