Queens, NY — Linda Azoguenita Bakery & Restaurant, a Latin American establishment located at 51-01 108th Street in Corona, Queens, received a score of 66 points during a health inspection conducted on February 19, 2026. The inspection identified four critical violations and one non-critical violation, placing the restaurant well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C rating.
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What Inspectors Found
The most significant findings during the inspection involved pest activity. Inspectors documented evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food and non-food areas, as well as live roaches present in the facility. Both pest-related violations are classified as critical under DOHMH inspection protocols.
Inspectors also cited the restaurant for failing to hold hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items at or above 140°F, the minimum temperature required to prevent bacterial growth in cooked foods. This violation indicates that prepared hot foods were found at temperatures within the range where harmful bacteria can multiply rapidly.
An additional critical violation was recorded for food, supplies, or equipment not being adequately protected from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. Condiments were not provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
The single non-critical violation noted that the restaurant's current letter grade or Grade Pending card was not posted as required.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the regulatory framework for food service establishments in New York City. Under these regulations, restaurants are required to maintain environments free from pest activity, store and hold food at safe temperatures, and protect food items from contamination sources.
The FDA Food Code specifies that hot TCS foods must be maintained at 140°F or above to remain outside the "danger zone" of 41°F to 140°F, where foodborne pathogens can grow to levels that may cause illness. The presence of pests in food service areas is considered a critical public health concern because mice and roaches can carry pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and other disease-causing organisms.
A score of 66 points reflects multiple significant departures from food safety standards. Each violation carries a point value based on its severity and potential risk to public health, with critical violations carrying higher point values than non-critical ones.
Inspection History
The February 2026 inspection continues a pattern of elevated scores for this establishment. Prior inspection records from DOHMH include:
- November 14, 2025: Score 44 (Grade Z)
- October 2, 2025: Score 36
- June 27, 2025: Score 55 (Grade C)
- January 10, 2025: Score 41
- April 15, 2024: Score 30 (Grade C)
- September 14, 2023: Score 29
The restaurant has not scored below 28 points — the minimum threshold for a passing Grade A — in any of its six most recent inspections on record. The current score of 66 represents the highest score recorded for this establishment in the available inspection history.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on the total number of violation points recorded during an inspection:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection. A Grade Z designation indicates the restaurant is awaiting adjudication or re-inspection. Restaurants are required to post their current letter grade or Grade Pending card in a location visible to the public.
Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online. All inspection scores, violation details, and grade histories are public record and are updated as new inspection data becomes available.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Linda Azoguenita Bakery & Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.