Gourmet Bakery & Deli

96-15 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11375

American

Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Gourmet Bakery & Deli appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after four on the prior visit.

The pattern that stands out is pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Apr 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

Feb 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10F

Jan 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Jan 12, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 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

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby

20-05

10F

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gourmet Bakery & Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gourmet Bakery & Deli on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gourmet Bakery & Deli?

Across the inspection record, pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gourmet Bakery & Deli.

How does Gourmet Bakery & Deli compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Gourmet Bakery & Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Gourmet Bakery & Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gourmet Bakery & Deli have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gourmet Bakery & Deli 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 Gourmet Bakery & Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gourmet Bakery & Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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