104 West 70 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023
(646) 692-3226
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
Epices Bakery has an average score of 24.5 from 4 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that Epices Bakery may not be consistently maintaining a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
Inspection History
03/17/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 26 | B
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- (Critical) No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
- (Critical) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
02/03/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 19 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- (Critical) Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
01/05/2022 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | Score: 7 | A
- (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
12/02/2021 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 46 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
- (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- (Critical) Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
- Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
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