Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
September 29, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Sweet Bamboo currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 29, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
September 29, 2025
- Date
- September 29, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Sep 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 29, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sweet Bamboo's most recent graded inspection in September 2025 was a A, after a C in May 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.
Sweet Bamboo's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Bamboo's current NYC health grade?
Sweet Bamboo currently has a A grade.
When was Sweet Bamboo last inspected?
Sweet Bamboo was last inspected on September 29, 2025.
What was Sweet Bamboo's latest inspection score?
Sweet Bamboo's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Sweet Bamboo have in its latest inspection?
Sweet Bamboo had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Sweet Bamboo located?
Sweet Bamboo is located at 146-12 Hillside Avenue in Queens, NY 11435.
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: 50137607
Last updated: July 3, 2026