Queens, NY — Fruitti Yummi Frozen Yogurt, located at 103-08 Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, received a score of 21 following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 18, 2026. The score places the establishment at the lower end of the Grade B range, six points above the threshold at which a restaurant would receive a Grade C. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 20, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one critical violation during the March inspection:

  • Code 04K: Evidence of rats or live rats identified in the establishment's food or non-food areas.

This was the only violation recorded during the visit. No non-critical violations were cited. A score of 21 still qualifies for a Grade B posting, but it sits near the upper boundary of that range. A score of 28 or higher would result in a Grade C.

The single critical violation carried significant point weight. Rodent evidence violations are among the more serious categories tracked under NYC Health Code Article 81, as they indicate conditions with direct potential to contaminate food or food-contact surfaces.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, food service establishments are required to maintain effective pest control programs and keep all areas — including non-food storage and service zones — free of conditions that attract or support rodent activity. Evidence of rats, whether in the form of droppings, gnawing marks, or live animals, constitutes a critical violation because of the risk of contamination through direct contact or through pest movement across food preparation surfaces.

DOHMH inspectors are trained to assess both active conditions and environmental factors that may contribute to pest presence, including gaps in structural integrity, improper waste storage, and food storage practices. A critical violation of this type typically triggers a follow-up inspection to confirm corrective action has been taken.

Inspection History

Fruitti Yummi Frozen Yogurt had maintained a consistent Grade A record across its three most recent prior inspections before this visit:

  • 2024-10-03: Score 12, Grade A
  • 2023-04-24: Score 13, Grade A
  • 2022-03-23: Score 7, Grade A

The March 2026 inspection represents a notable departure from that record. The establishment's score increased by nine points compared to its most recent prior inspection in October 2024.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's letter grading system for restaurants is based on the total number of points assigned during a DOHMH inspection. Grades are defined as follows:

  • Grade A: Score of 0–13 points (fewest violations)
  • Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points

Establishments that do not receive an A on their initial inspection are re-inspected. The grade posted at the door reflects the score from the most recent completed inspection cycle.

Consumers can look up current and historical inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Fruitti Yummi Frozen Yogurt including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.