Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
47
Last inspection
June 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
41 / 6
Ka Wah Bakery currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 12, 2026 found 7 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 47 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
June 12, 2026
- Date
- June 12, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 47
- Critical points
- 41
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 7 (5 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
11 inspections
Jun 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 1, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Apr 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Feb 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ka Wah Bakery's most recent graded inspection in December 2025 was a B, after a C in January 2025.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Ka Wah Bakery's latest score: 47
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ka Wah Bakery's current NYC health grade?
Ka Wah Bakery currently has a Z grade.
When was Ka Wah Bakery last inspected?
Ka Wah Bakery was last inspected on June 12, 2026.
What was Ka Wah Bakery's latest inspection score?
Ka Wah Bakery's latest inspection score was 47 points.
How many violations did Ka Wah Bakery have in its latest inspection?
Ka Wah Bakery had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Ka Wah Bakery located?
Ka Wah Bakery is located at 9 Eldridge Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40949905
Last updated: June 26, 2026