Daybreak

45-01 34 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Daybreak three times, with records going back to 2024. Daybreak was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, five this time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been establishment is not free of harborage or conditions, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Daybreak trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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.

04N

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Sep 25, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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.

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Sep 6, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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.

02G

04N

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Daybreak last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Daybreak on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Daybreak?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Daybreak.

How does Daybreak compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Daybreak most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Daybreak's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Daybreak have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Daybreak means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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