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The Fort Washington Bakery and Deli

808 West 181 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

Bakery Products/Desserts Washington Heights South (212) 795-1891

Grade A · as of Jan 9, 2026

The Fort Washington Bakery and Deli was last inspected on January 9, 2026 and scored 3 points (A range). Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

January 9, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 3 points (A range)

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

    Official wording (code 10F)

    Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

ABFeb 13, 2023: 565623/02Mar 20, 2023: 2223/03Jul 22, 2024: 7724/07Jan 9, 2026: 3326/01
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. A 7 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.

      Official wording (code 06E)

      Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

      Official wording (code 10F)

      Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

  2. A 2 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Re-inspection

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet room was not maintained, stocked, or self-closing.

      Official wording (code 10A)

      Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

  3. –

    Administrative Miscellaneous · Re-inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

      Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.

    • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

      Required healthy-eating information wasn’t posted.

      Official wording (code 20-08)

      Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

  4. 56 56 points (C range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

    5 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

      Official wording (code 02G)

      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.

    • CriticalPests

      Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

      Official wording (code 04L)

      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

    • CriticalPests

      Live roaches were found.

      Official wording (code 04M)

      Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

      Official wording (code 06C)

      Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

    • CriticalFacility

      No approved procedure for refilling reusable containers.

      Official wording (code 05H)

      Written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. Container construction improper

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

      Official wording (code 10F)

      Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

    • GeneralPests

      The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

      Official wording (code 08A)

      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  5. –

    Smoke-Free Air Act · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkSmoke-free rules

      Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.

Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.