Queens, NY — Hashtag Cafe (#), a bakery and desserts establishment at 32-09 Crescent Street in Queens, received a score of 20 during a New York City health inspection conducted on February 27, 2026. The score places the restaurant in the Grade B range, with inspectors documenting one critical violation related to food contact surface sanitation.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 2, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the February 27 inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited Hashtag Cafe (#) for one critical violation under code 06D: food contact surfaces were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Food contact surfaces include countertops, cutting boards, utensils, mixing bowls, and any equipment that directly touches food during preparation or serving. In a bakery setting, this can encompass baking sheets, piping tools, display case surfaces, and preparation areas where doughs and batters are handled.

No non-critical violations were documented during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

Proper sanitation of food contact surfaces is a fundamental requirement under both NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code. These regulations require that all surfaces coming into contact with food be cleaned and sanitized between uses to prevent cross-contamination and the potential growth of harmful bacteria.

The FDA Food Code specifies that food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at minimum every four hours during continuous use, and immediately after any contamination event. For bakeries handling allergen-sensitive products such as nuts, dairy, and wheat, proper surface sanitation also plays a role in preventing allergen cross-contact.

A critical violation is one that DOHMH considers more likely to contribute to foodborne illness or food contamination if left uncorrected. The presence of this violation contributed directly to the establishment's score of 20.

Inspection History

Hashtag Cafe (#) has one prior inspection on record with DOHMH:

  • 2025-12-12: Score 52 (Grade N)

The December 2025 inspection resulted in a score of 52, which fell into the Grade N category. A Grade N designation means the restaurant received a score of 28 or above on an initial inspection and was scheduled for a re-inspection. The February 2026 inspection represents a significant improvement, with the score dropping from 52 to 20, moving the establishment from the Grade C equivalent range into Grade B territory.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total number of violation points recorded during an inspection. Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations:

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

Hashtag Cafe (#)'s score of 20 falls within the Grade B range. Restaurants receiving a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may choose to post the grade or wait for a re-inspection for an opportunity to improve their score.

All New York City restaurant inspection results are public record and available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database. Consumers can search inspection histories, view specific violations, and track grade changes for any permitted food establishment in the five boroughs at the NYC Open Data portal or the DOHMH website.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Hashtag Cafe (#) including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.