Queens, NY — O.b's Bakery, located at 165-76 Baisley Boulevard in Queens, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted on March 27, 2026, according to data released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on April 3, 2026. The bakery scored 22 points, placing it in the upper portion of the Grade B range and six points below the Grade C threshold.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation during the March visit. The violation, recorded under Code 06C, identified that food, supplies, or equipment were not adequately protected from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. Specifically, inspectors noted that condiments were not provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

Critical violations are those that the DOHMH has determined carry a direct risk of foodborne illness. No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection cycle.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to protect all food items, equipment, and supplies from contamination at every stage of handling. The FDA Food Code similarly requires that condiments offered for customer use be protected from contamination by being individually packaged, dispensed from approved dispensers, or provided in protected containers.

A score of 22 falls within the Grade B range but is notably close to the upper boundary. Establishments that score 28 or higher receive a Grade C, which may trigger additional regulatory scrutiny and re-inspection requirements.

Inspection History

O.b's Bakery has a mixed inspection record over recent years. The March 2026 result follows a February 2026 inspection in which the establishment scored 29 points — a Grade C result. Prior to that, the bakery's record includes several inspections with varying outcomes:

  • February 17, 2026: Score 29
  • May 1, 2025: Score 10 (Grade A)
  • March 21, 2025: Score 47
  • August 29, 2024: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • February 29, 2024: Score 68
  • October 19, 2022: Score 12 (Grade A)

The record shows significant score variation across inspection cycles, with the establishment achieving Grade A results in several visits while also recording elevated scores in others. The improvement from a 29 in February 2026 to a 22 in March 2026 represents a reduction but does not bring the score into Grade A territory.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

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

  • Grade A: 0–13 points (lowest health risk)
  • Grade B: 14–27 points (moderate violations present)
  • Grade C: 28 or more points (significant violations identified)

Scores reflect the number and severity of violations identified during an unannounced inspection. Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations.

Members of the public can look up inspection records for any permitted food service establishment in New York City through the DOHMH restaurant inspection results database at nyc.gov/health. Inspection data is typically updated weekly following formal data release by the department.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for O.b's Bakery including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.