Queens, NY — Ittadi Garden & Grill, a Bangladeshi restaurant located at 73-07 37th Road in Jackson Heights, received a score of 48 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on April 6, 2026. The score places the restaurant in Grade C standing, the lowest standard grade issued under the city's restaurant grading system. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 8, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented two critical violations during the April 6 visit, with no non-critical violations recorded.

The first violation, cited under Code 06C, found that food, supplies, or equipment were not adequately protected from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. Specifically, condiments were not stored in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor — a requirement designed to prevent cross-contamination between customers and shared food items.

The second violation, cited under Code 04A, identified that no manager or supervisor on the premises held a valid Food Protection Certificate (FPC). New York City requires that at least one certified food protection manager be present and responsible for food operations at all times during business hours. The FPC demonstrates that a responsible individual has completed approved food safety training and understands proper handling procedures.

Both violations were classified as critical, meaning they present a direct or significant risk to public health if left uncorrected.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments operating in New York City are subject to unannounced inspections by DOHMH. The city's grading system assigns letter grades based on the total points accumulated during an inspection cycle. Points are assigned based on the severity and nature of violations identified.

The FDA Food Code, which informs many of New York City's food safety regulations, establishes that certified food protection managers play a key role in maintaining safe food handling environments. Their absence is considered a critical gap in a restaurant's food safety infrastructure.

Code 06C violations address one of the most common pathways for foodborne illness: contamination of food or food-contact surfaces during the course of normal operations. Condiment handling, in particular, is a frequently cited area because shared or improperly stored condiments can serve as vectors for cross-contamination between customers.

Inspection History

Ittadi Garden & Grill has a mixed inspection record over the past several years. The April 6, 2026 inspection is one of several in recent cycles that resulted in scores above the Grade A threshold:

  • April 29, 2026: Score 38 (Grade Z)
  • October 15, 2025: Score 11 (Grade A)
  • September 2, 2025: Score 55
  • June 30, 2025: Score 45 (Grade C)
  • January 13, 2025: Score 36
  • October 16, 2023: Score 18 (Grade B)
  • February 2, 2023: Score 27

The restaurant achieved a Grade A score of 11 in October 2025, indicating that the kitchen was operating in compliance at that time. However, scores in subsequent inspections climbed significantly, with the June 2025 and September 2025 visits both resulting in scores well above the Grade C threshold. The most recent inspection on April 29, 2026 — conducted after the April 6 cycle — recorded a score of 38, designated Grade Z, which is typically assigned when a restaurant is in the process of being re-graded or has requested an administrative hearing.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City posts letter grades based on the score a restaurant receives during its inspection cycle:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points (the highest standard; must be posted immediately)
  • Grade B: 14–27 points (posted after a re-inspection or at the restaurant's request)
  • Grade C: 28 or more points (lowest grade; posted after re-inspection or hearing)

A Grade C does not automatically result in closure. Restaurants may continue operating while they address violations and request re-inspection or an administrative hearing before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH). Grades must be posted in a visible location at the restaurant entrance.

Consumers can view full inspection records, including violation descriptions and scores, through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov/health. Inspection records reflect conditions at the time of the visit and may not represent current conditions at the establishment.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Ittadi Garden & Grill including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.