Queens, NY — Jhoanes Bakery & Coffee, a bakery and dessert shop located at 33-04 Broadway in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, received a score of 35 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 17, 2026. The score places the establishment in Grade C territory under the city's restaurant grading system. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 19, 2026.

The inspection resulted in one non-critical violation. No critical violations were recorded.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one violation under Code 10B, which covers drainage and liquid waste management. Specifically, the establishment was found to lack adequate anti-siphon or back-flow prevention devices where required, and condensation or liquid waste was identified as being improperly disposed of.

Back-flow prevention and proper drainage are foundational elements of a sanitary food service operation. When drainage systems are inadequate or improperly maintained, liquid waste can accumulate in areas that contact food preparation surfaces or equipment, creating conditions that may compromise food safety over time.

While the single violation recorded was classified as non-critical — meaning it did not present an immediate risk of foodborne illness — the cumulative point value associated with the citation was sufficient to produce a score above the Grade C threshold of 28 points.

Food Safety Context

New York City restaurant inspections are governed by NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes standards for food handling, facility sanitation, equipment maintenance, and waste management. The FDA Food Code, which Article 81 references, similarly addresses drainage and back-flow prevention as part of the physical facility requirements that support safe food service operations.

Under NYC's inspection framework, violations are weighted by severity. Critical violations — those most directly linked to foodborne illness risk — carry higher point values than non-critical violations, which generally relate to maintenance, equipment condition, or facility upkeep. A high score on a non-critical item can still produce a Grade C outcome, as appears to be the case here.

Inspections are unannounced and typically occur at least once per year, with additional follow-up inspections conducted after violations are cited.

Inspection History

Jhoanes Bakery & Coffee has been inspected multiple times in recent years. The recent record shows a pattern of scores near or above the Grade C threshold:

  • January 21, 2026: Score 32 (Grade C)
  • November 27, 2024: Score 24 (Grade B)
  • October 21, 2024: Score 27 (Grade B)

The March 2026 inspection marks the second consecutive Grade C score for the establishment. Prior to that run, the bakery had maintained Grade B scores through late 2024. The establishment has not been ordered closed in connection with any of these inspections.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City requires restaurants to post their most recent inspection grade in a visible location near the entrance. Grades are assigned based on the total score from the inspection:

  • A: Score of 0–13 points (lowest violation burden)
  • B: Score of 14–27 points
  • C: Score of 28 or more points

Restaurants that receive a score above 13 on an initial inspection are re-inspected within one to two months. The grade posted reflects either the initial or re-inspection score, whichever is lower, depending on where the establishment is in the inspection cycle.

Inspection records for all NYC food service establishments — including full violation details, scores, and grade history — are publicly available through the DOHMH online restaurant inspection database at the NYC Open Data portal.

More About This Restaurant

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