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BREADS BAKERY health grade & inspection history
18 EAST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jun 2, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 2, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jun 2, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 10H
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.
Score trend
BREADS BAKERY inspection history
5 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 24, 2025 | A | 7 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Oct 29, 2025 | — | 17 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 19, 2024 | — | 0 | 0 | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 18, 2024 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10HRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 02HRecorded in 2 inspections
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
BREADS BAKERY on the map
Common questions
BREADS BAKERY inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BREADS BAKERY?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jun 2, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was BREADS BAKERY last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 2, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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