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Rainbow Bakery & Ice Cream

73-18 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Rainbow Bakery & Ice Cream stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Rainbow Bakery & Ice Cream's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
70
Oct 3, 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
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
Sep 6, 2023
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
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rainbow Bakery & Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rainbow Bakery & Ice Cream on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rainbow Bakery & Ice Cream?

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 & Ice Cream.

How does Rainbow Bakery & Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Rainbow Bakery & Ice Cream most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Rainbow Bakery & Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rainbow Bakery & Ice Cream have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Rainbow Bakery & Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rainbow Bakery & Ice Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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