Forest Hills Bagels

104-41 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11375
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Forest Hills Bagels five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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.
08B
90
Aug 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
78
Jan 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
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
58
Jun 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
61
Jan 25, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
“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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forest Hills Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forest Hills Bagels on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Forest Hills Bagels?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Forest Hills Bagels.

How does Forest Hills Bagels compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Forest Hills Bagels most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Forest Hills Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Forest Hills Bagels have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Forest Hills Bagels 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 Forest Hills Bagels inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Forest Hills Bagels is inspected around two times per year on average.