Queens, NY — Amazing Grace, a Filipino restaurant located at 69-02 Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, received a Grade C following a health inspection conducted March 31, 2026. The inspection resulted in a score of 40, placing the establishment in the C range under New York City's restaurant grading system. Inspection data was released by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on April 2, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation and one non-critical violation during the March visit.

The critical violation — Code 02G — cited cold temperature control for safety (TCS) food items held above 41°F. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, perishable foods must be maintained at or below 41°F to inhibit bacterial growth. Failure to maintain proper cold holding temperatures is among the most commonly cited risk factors for foodborne illness, as pathogens including Salmonella, Listeria, and Staphylococcus aureus can multiply rapidly in food held in the temperature danger zone between 41°F and 140°F.

Inspectors also identified a non-critical violation under Code 10E: an accurate thermometer was not provided or was not properly located in refrigerated or cold storage equipment. The absence of a functioning thermometer makes it difficult for kitchen staff to verify that cold storage units are maintaining compliant temperatures, and is often documented alongside temperature violations.

Food Safety Context

New York City requires all restaurants to display letter grades based on inspection scores. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, scores translate to grades as follows:

  • A: 0 to 13 points
  • B: 14 to 27 points
  • C: 28 points or more

A score of 40 places Amazing Grace firmly in Grade C territory. Restaurants receiving a score in the C range are permitted to remain open unless inspectors determine conditions pose an imminent public health hazard requiring closure.

The temperature violation cited here falls under one of the FDA Food Code's five major risk factors — improper holding temperatures — which are identified as direct contributors to foodborne illness outbreaks. New York City's health code specifically addresses these risks through Article 81, which governs food protection standards for all food service establishments.

Inspection History

Amazing Grace has a mixed inspection record over recent years. Prior inspections on file with DOHMH include:

  • May 15, 2026: Score 48 (Grade Z)
  • November 25, 2024: Score 11 (Grade A)
  • May 10, 2024: Score 48
  • December 27, 2022: Score 46 (Grade B)
  • May 12, 2022: Score 59

The restaurant received a Grade A in November 2024, indicating a period of compliance. However, scores in the 46 to 59 range were recorded in earlier inspections, and the two most recent inspections — May 2026 and March 2026 — show scores of 48 and 40, respectively. A Grade Z designation is applied when a restaurant has received a score but has not yet had a compliance inspection to confirm a letter grade.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant letter grading program, administered by DOHMH, requires restaurants to post their most recent inspection grade in a visible location near the entrance. Grades reflect the number of points assessed during an unannounced inspection, with lower scores indicating better compliance.

  • A (0–13 points): Fewest violations; meets or exceeds food safety standards
  • B (14–27 points): Some violations identified; follow-up inspection required
  • C (28+ points): Multiple or more serious violations documented

Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection are offered a re-inspection before a final grade is assigned. During the period between the initial and re-inspection, restaurants may post a Grade Pending card in lieu of a letter grade.

Inspection records for Amazing Grace and all New York City restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov/health. Diners can search any establishment by name, address, or cuisine type to review full violation histories and current grades.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Amazing Grace including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.