Queens, NY — Bagels For You, located at 113-29 Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted March 23, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 26 — placing the restaurant at the upper boundary of the B range and two points from the Grade C threshold. The data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 26, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented four violations during the March inspection, including two classified as critical.

The first critical violation, Code 04L, cited evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food or non-food areas. Mouse activity in a food service environment poses a direct contamination risk and is among the violations that carry the heaviest point penalties in the city's scoring system.

The second critical violation, Code 02G, noted that cold temperature-controlled for safety (TCS) food items were held above required temperatures. Under applicable standards, most cold TCS foods must be maintained at or below 41°F, while smoked or processed fish must be held at or below 38°F. Improper cold holding can allow bacterial growth in perishable foods such as dairy, meat, and fish.

Two non-critical violations were also recorded, both under Code 19-10, citing failure to display required signage regarding plastic straw availability. While non-critical, these violations contributed to the final score.

Food Safety Context

The violations identified are governed by NYC Health Code Article 81 and are consistent with standards outlined in the FDA Food Code. Critical violations — those with a direct connection to foodborne illness risk — are weighted more heavily in the city's scoring methodology.

A score of 26 falls within the Grade B range but represents a more significant departure from baseline food safety standards than scores in the lower half of that range. The DOHMH uses a points-based system in which lower scores reflect fewer or less severe violations.

Inspection History

Bagels For You has maintained a strong prior inspection record. Previous inspections on file with DOHMH are as follows:

  • April 15, 2026: Score 12, Grade A
  • February 18, 2025: Score 12, Grade A
  • December 21, 2023: Score 13, Grade A
  • September 13, 2022: Score 10, Grade A

The March 2026 result represents a notable departure from the restaurant's recent history of Grade A scores. A follow-up inspection conducted April 15, 2026 resulted in a score of 12, returning the establishment to Grade A standing.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City requires restaurants to post their most recent inspection grade in a visible location. Grades are assigned based on the point score received:

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

Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection before a grade is officially posted.

Consumers can review the full inspection history for any permitted food service establishment through the DOHMH's NYC Restaurant Inspection Results database, available through NYC Open Data at data.cityofnewyork.us.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Bagels For You including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.