Queens, NY — M & O Bagels, located at 92-19 101 Avenue in Queens, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on April 7, 2026. The restaurant recorded a score of 27, placing it at the uppermost boundary of the B range and a single point away from the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 9, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation during the April visit. The cited condition involved the restaurant's handwashing facilities — specifically, a handwashing station that was not accessible, obstructed, or otherwise not available for its intended purpose. The violation also covers the absence of hot and cold running water at adequate pressure, or the lack of soap or an acceptable hand-drying device in or adjacent to toilet rooms or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service, or ware washing area.

No non-critical violations were recorded during the same inspection.

Food Safety Context

Handwashing facility access is addressed under NYC Health Code Article 81 and is consistent with standards outlined in the FDA Food Code. Inspectors treat this category as critical because hand hygiene is a primary control measure against the transmission of foodborne illness. When a handwashing sink is blocked, improperly stocked, or used for other purposes, the ability of food service workers to wash their hands between tasks is compromised.

A single critical violation of this type carries significant point weight under the DOHMH scoring system, which is why one violation alone produced a score of 27 — the maximum number of points a restaurant can accumulate while still retaining a B grade.

Inspection History

M & O Bagels has generally maintained a strong inspection record in recent years. Prior inspections on file include:

  • May 22, 2026: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • March 7, 2025: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • December 26, 2023: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • June 21, 2023: Score 7 (Grade A)
  • April 12, 2023: Score 21

The restaurant's most recent prior inspection, conducted in May 2026, resulted in a Grade A with a score of 13. The April 2026 result represents a departure from that recent pattern, though it does not constitute a closure or a Grade C finding.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on the total score from a DOHMH inspection:

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

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. A score of 27 sits at the precise upper boundary of the B range. Restaurants that receive a B or C grade may request a re-inspection, at which point the resulting score determines the posted grade.

Current and historical inspection records for M & O Bagels and other New York City food service establishments are available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection results portal at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

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