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Old Country Bagel: health inspection history

162-26 Crossbay Boulevard, New York City, NY 11414

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Address: 162-26 Crossbay Boulevard, New York City, NY 11414
Borough: Queens
Cuisine (as listed): Bagels/Pretzels
Most recent grade: Grade B issued Sep 17, 2026
Latest inspection: Sep 17, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 5 inspections, Feb 2, 2024 to Sep 17, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 27 violations, of which 17 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 26 points. Among 52 graded restaurants in ZIP 11414, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Sep 17, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 26Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).

02GCritical 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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
06CCritical 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.
04NCritical Filth 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.
08BNot critical Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Apr 27, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 39Violations were cited in the following area(s).

02GCritical 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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
05DCritical No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Sep 5, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 17Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).

08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10BNot critical Anti-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.
04NCritical Filth 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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Jul 21, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 35Violations were cited in the following area(s).

04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06CCritical 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.
02GCritical 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.
10FNot 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.
04NCritical Filth 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.
10BNot critical Anti-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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Feb 2, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 10Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10FNot 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.
02GCritical 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.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.