Queens, NY — Croissant Bakery & Restaurant, a Latin American eatery located at 104-01 Roosevelt Avenue in the Corona neighborhood of Queens, received a score of 41 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 5, 2026. The score places the restaurant in Grade C territory, a significant decline from its previous Grade A rating.

The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 9, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the March 5 inspection, inspectors documented one non-critical violation related to facility maintenance and equipment conditions.

The citation, recorded under violation code 10F, noted that non-food contact surfaces or equipment were made of unacceptable material, were not kept clean, or were not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above, and underneath the unit.

While the violation is classified as non-critical — meaning it does not pose an immediate risk of foodborne illness — the overall score of 41 points indicates that inspectors identified conditions across multiple areas that contributed to the elevated point total. Under the DOHMH scoring system, each violation carries a specific point value, and the cumulative total determines the restaurant's letter grade.

It should be noted that the inspection record shows zero critical violations and one non-critical violation in the detailed breakdown. The gap between the single documented violation and the total score of 41 suggests that additional conditions observed during the inspection contributed to the overall point assessment.

Food Safety Context

New York City's restaurant inspection program operates under NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes sanitation standards for all food service establishments in the five boroughs. The program aligns with the FDA Food Code, which provides federal guidelines for food safety practices.

Non-food contact surface maintenance, while not directly involved in food preparation, plays an important role in overall facility sanitation. Equipment that cannot be properly cleaned due to material composition, improper spacing, or lack of accessibility can harbor bacteria, attract pests, and create conditions that compromise the broader hygiene environment.

Under the city's inspection framework, restaurants receive unannounced inspections and are scored based on the number and severity of violations found. Higher scores indicate more or more serious violations. A restaurant that receives a Grade C on its initial inspection cycle has the opportunity to request a re-inspection or an adjudication hearing through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).

Inspection History

The March 2026 results represent a notable shift from the restaurant's recent inspection record:

  • November 6, 2024: Score of 8, Grade A
  • July 14, 2023: Score of 18, no grade recorded

The restaurant had been operating with a Grade A — the highest available rating — since its November 2024 inspection, when it scored just 8 points. The jump from 8 to 41 points represents a substantial change in documented conditions over approximately 16 months.

The July 2023 inspection resulted in a score of 18, which falls within Grade B range but did not have a grade designation recorded in the available data. This suggests the restaurant may have improved its score through a re-inspection or adjudication process at that time.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on their inspection scores:

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

Restaurants are required to post their current letter grade in a conspicuous location near the entrance. The grading system was introduced in 2010 to provide consumers with accessible information about restaurant sanitation conditions.

A Grade C does not mean a restaurant has been closed or is prohibited from operating. The establishment may continue to serve food while pursuing options to improve its score through subsequent inspections or the administrative review process.

Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH online database or by searching the establishment on the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection records are public information and are updated regularly as new data becomes available.

Croissant Bakery & Restaurant is located in the heart of the Corona commercial corridor on Roosevelt Avenue, one of the most active dining destinations in Queens.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Croissant Bakery & Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.