Queens, NY — Mixly, an American restaurant at 179-51 Hillside Avenue in Queens, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted on March 28, 2026, according to data released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on April 1, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 21, placing the restaurant near the upper boundary of the Grade B range and seven points from the Grade C threshold.

What Inspectors Found

The inspection documented one critical violation and no non-critical violations. The single citation — Code 04A — found that no manager or supervisor of food operations held a valid Food Protection Certificate (FPC) at the time of inspection.

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to have at least one certified food protection manager on-site during all hours of operation. The FPC is issued by DOHMH following completion of an approved food safety course and a passing score on a certification exam. The requirement is designed to ensure that a trained individual with working knowledge of safe food handling, temperature control, and sanitation protocols is present and accountable during service.

Food Safety Context

Although one violation was cited, its classification as critical reflects its potential to contribute to foodborne illness if left unaddressed. The FDA Food Code defines critical violations as those most directly linked to unsafe food handling practices or conditions that increase the risk of contamination.

The absence of a certified food protection manager does not necessarily indicate unsafe conditions were observed during the inspection. Rather, it reflects a gap in the required supervisory structure that NYC Health Code Article 81 mandates for all permitted food service establishments. Restaurants cited under Code 04A are expected to correct the deficiency, typically by ensuring a certified manager is present or by enrolling staff in DOHMH-approved food safety training.

A score of 21 falls within the Grade B band but represents one of the higher scores within that range. For context, a score of 28 or above results in a Grade C, triggering additional inspection cycles and posting requirements.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available for this location in DOHMH records.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system is based on the total number of points assessed during an inspection. Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations:

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

Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C may request a re-inspection, at which point the resulting score determines the posted grade. During the interval between an initial inspection and any re-inspection, establishments are permitted to post a "Grade Pending" card in lieu of their letter grade.

Inspection records for all New York City restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov. Diners can search by restaurant name, address, or cuisine type to review current and historical inspection data.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Mixly including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.