Howard Beach Bagel Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Bagels/pretzels · 162-54 Crossbay Boulevard, Queens, NY 11414
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Howard Beach Bagel Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 22, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
May 22, 2025
- Date
- May 22, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Howard Beach Bagel Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and April 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its April 2024 score of 12.
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.
Howard Beach Bagel Cafe's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Beach Bagel Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Howard Beach Bagel Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Howard Beach Bagel Cafe last inspected?
Howard Beach Bagel Cafe was last inspected on May 22, 2025.
What was Howard Beach Bagel Cafe's latest inspection score?
Howard Beach Bagel Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Howard Beach Bagel Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Howard Beach Bagel Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Howard Beach Bagel Cafe located?
Howard Beach Bagel Cafe is located at 162-54 Crossbay Boulevard in Queens, NY 11414.
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: 50116689
Last updated: July 3, 2026