Queens, NY — Bloom Botanical Bistro, a New American restaurant located at 103-19 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted April 2, 2026. The restaurant scored 24 points, placing it in the upper portion of the B range and within three points of the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on April 8, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the April inspection. The cited violation, classified under Code 10F, involved a non-food contact surface or equipment found to be made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or positioned to allow adequate cleaning access on all sides, above, and underneath the unit.

No critical violations were recorded during this inspection. While the single violation did not trigger a closure or immediate public health action, the resulting score of 24 places the restaurant near the upper boundary of the Grade B range. A score of 28 or higher would result in a Grade C.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, food service establishments are required to maintain non-food contact surfaces in a condition that prevents the accumulation of debris, grease, or contamination that could indirectly affect food safety. Surfaces that are difficult to access or improperly sealed can harbor buildup over time, complicating routine sanitation efforts.

DOHMH inspectors assign point values to each violation based on its potential risk to public health. Non-critical violations, such as the one documented at Bloom Botanical Bistro, carry lower point values than critical violations, which address more direct food safety hazards such as temperature control failures or pest activity. Even so, accumulated non-critical violations can result in a score that moves a restaurant into a lower grade category.

Inspection History

Bloom Botanical Bistro's prior inspection record reflects consistently strong performance:

  • September 4, 2024: Score 12, Grade A
  • November 7, 2022: Score 12, Grade A

The April 2026 result represents a departure from those outcomes. The restaurant's score increased by 12 points compared to its most recent prior inspection, driven by the single non-critical violation identified this cycle.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, converts inspection scores into letter grades posted publicly at each establishment:

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 points or higher

Restaurants that do not receive an A grade on their initial inspection are typically re-inspected within a set window. The grade posted at the restaurant reflects the most recent completed inspection cycle.

Consumers can look up the full inspection history for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health, which includes scores, violation details, and grade history for all permitted food service establishments.

More About This Restaurant

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