U BEST BAKERY

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Monday, July 21, 2025

Overview

U BEST BAKERY was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on July 21, 2025 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
136-18 MAPLE AVENUE
Queens, NY 11355
Cuisine
Bakery Products/Desserts
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 05E

NYC Health Code Violation 05E

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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U BEST BAKERY — Inspection Questions

Did U BEST BAKERY pass their NYC health inspection on July 21, 2025?
U BEST BAKERY was closed by the health department on July 21, 2025 with a score of 70 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did U BEST BAKERY have?
U BEST BAKERY 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 05E mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 05E (NYC Health Code Violation 05E) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.