New York City, NY - An inspection conducted at Honeybee Bakery on 08/01/2025 identified food safety violations.
Located in the heart of Baychester, Honeybee Bakery operates from a prominent location at 1355 East Gun Hill Road, making it easily accessible to area customers.
The inspection details: "04l. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical: critical). 08a. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pe." These circumstances require correction according to industry standards.
The examination revealed violations related to pest control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Pest control violations represent some of the most significant infractions in food service inspections Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. The FDA Pest Control Guidelines provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Beyond regulatory requirements, such infractions may affect the restaurant's standing and customer relationships. Local food safety organizations monitor inspection results to provide information to the public.
Under current regulations, Honeybee Bakery faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
This inspection emphasizes the fundamental necessity of strict regulatory adherence in dining establishments. Area customers have the right to access compliance documentation when selecting food service establishments.
| ACTION | Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. |
| Census Tract | 036400 |
| NTA | BX03 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Bakery Products/Desserts |
| DBA | HONEYBEE BAKERY |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BORO | Bronx |
| SCORE | 60 |
| BIN | 2061691 |
| BBL | 2047590042 |
| Longitude | -73.846547537318 |
| PHONE | 8457628359 |
| STREET | EAST GUN HILL ROAD |
| BUILDING | 1355 |
| Council District | 12 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| ZIPCODE | 10469 |
| CAMIS | 50083192 |
| Latitude | 40.870629782476 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/18/2025 |
| Community Board | 212 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04N; 02G; 08A; 05F; 04A |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies; blow flies; bottle flies; flesh flies; drain flies; Phorid flies and fruit flies. || 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. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 05F: Insufficient or no hot holding; cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures || 04A: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. |
This inspection was conducted on August 1, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | 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. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 05F: Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures | 04A: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
