Queens, NY — Mannan Bakery & Restaurant, a Bangladeshi eatery located at 167-15 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica, received a score of 46 during a New York City health inspection conducted on February 9, 2026. The score places the establishment in Grade C territory, a significant decline from the Grade A it earned during its previous inspection in June 2025.

Inspectors documented one critical violation and two non-critical violations during the visit. The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on February 11, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The most serious finding was a critical violation cited under code 06C: food, supplies, or equipment were not protected from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. The citation also noted that condiments were not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. Under the FDA Food Code, protecting food from contamination at every stage of handling is a fundamental requirement for safe food service operations.

Inspectors also documented two non-critical violations. The first, cited under code 10B, involved issues with anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices not being provided where required, along with improper drainage of equipment or floors and improper disposal of condensation or liquid waste. Plumbing deficiencies of this nature can create conditions where contaminated water may come into contact with food preparation surfaces or clean water supplies.

The second non-critical violation, cited under code 08A, noted that the establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. This violation addresses environmental conditions that may attract or shelter pests rather than necessarily indicating an active infestation was observed at the time of inspection.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the sanitary standards that all food service establishments in the city must maintain. Food protection from contamination, as cited in the critical violation, is among the most fundamental of these requirements. The FDA Food Code classifies improper protection of food from contamination as a critical concern because it represents a direct pathway through which foodborne illness can occur.

Plumbing and drainage violations, while categorized as non-critical, serve an important role in maintaining a sanitary food preparation environment. Proper back-flow prevention ensures that wastewater cannot reverse direction and contaminate clean water supplies used in food preparation. Similarly, pest-conducive conditions, if left unaddressed, can escalate into active pest activity that poses additional food safety risks.

A score of 46 represents a substantial number of violation points and indicates multiple areas where the establishment did not meet required standards at the time of inspection.

Inspection History

The February 2026 inspection results represent a notable shift for Mannan Bakery & Restaurant, which had demonstrated improved compliance in recent cycles. The restaurant's inspection record shows:

  • 2025-06-10: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • 2025-04-08: Score 35
  • 2024-11-18: Score 16 (Grade B)
  • 2024-01-08: Score 33
  • 2022-09-13: Score 16

The establishment had achieved its best recorded score of 12 in June 2025, earning a Grade A. Prior to that, the restaurant's scores had fluctuated between the mid-teens and mid-thirties, reflecting an inconsistent compliance pattern. The current score of 46 is the highest point total recorded in the restaurant's available inspection history.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores, with lower scores indicating fewer violations:

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

A Grade C score of 28 or more points indicates that significant violations were identified during the inspection. Restaurants receiving a Grade C have the option to request a re-inspection or appear before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) to contest the findings.

Consumers can look up any restaurant's inspection history and current grade through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online. The inspection results for Mannan Bakery & Restaurant and all other NYC food service establishments are public record and can be accessed at any time for informed dining decisions.

More About This Restaurant

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