Rainbow Bakery and Cafe

86-18 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11373
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Rainbow Bakery and Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near three violations each time.

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

Rainbow Bakery and Cafe's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
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
Dec 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Oct 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Jun 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rainbow Bakery and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rainbow Bakery and Cafe on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rainbow Bakery and Cafe?

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 Rainbow Bakery and Cafe.

How does Rainbow Bakery and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Rainbow Bakery and Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Rainbow Bakery and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Rainbow Bakery and Cafe have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rainbow Bakery and Cafe 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 Rainbow Bakery and Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rainbow Bakery and Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.