Canaan Bakery & Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Bakery Products/desserts · 36-40 Union Street, Queens, NY 11354
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Canaan Bakery & Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 21, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 21, 2026
- Date
- April 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
9 inspections
Apr 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 31, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Canaan Bakery & Cafe's most recent graded inspection in April 2026 was a A, after a C in January 2026.
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.
Canaan Bakery & Cafe's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canaan Bakery & Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Canaan Bakery & Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Canaan Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
Canaan Bakery & Cafe was last inspected on April 21, 2026.
What was Canaan Bakery & Cafe's latest inspection score?
Canaan Bakery & Cafe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Canaan Bakery & Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Canaan Bakery & Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Canaan Bakery & Cafe located?
Canaan Bakery & Cafe is located at 36-40 Union Street in Queens, NY 11354.
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: 50126094
Last updated: July 3, 2026