Epices Bakery
104 WEST 70 STREET, 10023
Bakery Products/Desserts
6466923226
ZScore: 19
Last inspected: July 1, 2026
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
July 1, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
ZScore: 19
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02GCold 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.
10BAnti-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.
June 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 33
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
09ASwollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
10BAnti-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.
10FNon-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.
January 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 9
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04NFilth 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.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
September 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 29
02GCold 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.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04NFilth 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.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
September 13, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
02GCold 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.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04NFilth 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.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
March 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 26
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10BAnti-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.
February 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 19
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06CFood, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.