Dennis Bagel

86-10 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421
American
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Dennis Bagel appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Dec 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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.
10F
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78
May 11, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Apr 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
05D
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.
06C
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10F
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dennis Bagel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dennis Bagel on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dennis Bagel?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dennis Bagel.

How does Dennis Bagel compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Dennis Bagel most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Dennis Bagel's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dennis Bagel have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dennis Bagel means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dennis Bagel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dennis Bagel is inspected around two times per year on average.