BOURKE STREET BAKERY (LOCATED IN GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL)

SCORE: 38 POINTS

Monday, February 2, 2026

Overview

BOURKE STREET BAKERY (LOCATED IN GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL) in East Midtown Turtle Bay underwent a NYC health inspection on February 2, 2026 and scored 38 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
89 EAST 42 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10017
Cuisine
Bakery Products/Desserts
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04H

Food Contaminated or Cross-Contaminated

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

⚠️ Why This Matters

PATHOGEN SPREAD: Cross-contamination spreads deadly bacteria throughout facility. One contaminated cutting board can transfer Salmonella to 20+ food items. Causes multi-victim outbreaks. E. coli O157:H7 from raw beef can cause kidney failure in children.

📋 Code Requirements

Prevent ALL cross-contamination: Separate equipment for raw and ready-to-eat, Color-coded cutting boards, Proper storage order (raw below ready-to-eat), Clean and sanitize between different foods, Cover all foods, Change gloves between tasks.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Cross-Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.07
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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BOURKE STREET BAKERY (LOCATED IN GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL) — Inspection Questions

Did BOURKE STREET BAKERY (LOCATED IN GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL) pass their NYC health inspection on February 2, 2026?
BOURKE STREET BAKERY (LOCATED IN GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL) underwent inspection on February 2, 2026 with a score of 38 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did BOURKE STREET BAKERY (LOCATED IN GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL) have?
BOURKE STREET BAKERY (LOCATED IN GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL) had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 04H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04H (Food Contaminated or Cross-Contaminated) is a critical violation. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, or cross-contaminated during storage, preparation, or service. PATHOGEN SPREAD: Cross-contamination spreads deadly bacteria throughout facility. One contaminated cutting board can transfer Salmonella to 20+ food items. Causes multi-victim outbreaks. E. coli O157:H7 from raw beef can cause kidney failure in children.