New York City, NY - A health department inspection at Bourke Street Bakery on 08/11/2025 revealed multiple health code violations.
The restaurant is located at 1270 6 Avenue Manhattan Ny in New York City's Midtown district, serving local residents and visitors.
Inspectors documented: "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. (critical: crit." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
Among the findings were infractions involving sanitation, a key component of food safety protocols.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper sanitation protocols. The FDA Sanitation Standards clearly states that The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
| ACTION | Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. |
| SCORE | 33 |
| BBL | 1012660001 |
| DBA | BOURKE STREET BAKERY |
| Latitude | 40.76022438315 |
| BIN | 1083861 |
| STREET | 6 AVENUE |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BORO | Manhattan |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Coffee/Tea |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/11/2025 |
| NTA | MN17 |
| CAMIS | 50157485 |
| Longitude | -73.980171739647 |
| PHONE | 6469958931 |
| ZIPCODE | 10020 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection |
| Community Board | 105 |
| BUILDING | 1270 |
| Council District | 04 |
| Census Tract | 010400 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 05E; 06D |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 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. || 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. |
This inspection was conducted on August 11, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 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. | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred..
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.
