Queens, NY — A March 2026 health inspection of Pan Ugo Bakery, located at 84-42 Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven, Queens, resulted in a Grade C score of 47 points, with inspectors documenting one critical and one non-critical violation. The inspection was conducted on 2026-03-23 and the data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on 2026-03-27.

What Inspectors Found

The critical violation cited during the inspection — Code 02B — recorded that a hot temperature-controlled for safety (TCS) food item was not maintained at or above 140°F. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, hot TCS foods must be held at 140°F or higher to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, and Staphylococcus aureus. When hot foods fall below this threshold, they enter what regulators refer to as the "temperature danger zone" — between 41°F and 140°F — where bacterial multiplication accelerates significantly.

Inspectors also documented a non-critical violation under Code 09E, noting the absence of a required handwashing sign posted near or above a hand washing sink. While classified as non-critical, this type of violation reflects a gap in the facility's compliance with hygiene posting requirements under NYC Health Code Article 81.

No closure order was issued in connection with this inspection.

Food Safety Context

The temperature holding requirement for hot TCS foods is one of the most consistently enforced standards in food service regulation. NYC Health Code Article 81.09 and the FDA Food Code Section 3-501.16 both require that hot foods remain at or above 140°F during service and storage. Bakeries and dessert establishments that serve any hot food items — including pastries, filled goods, or warm beverages — are subject to these same standards.

The handwashing sign requirement, while a lesser violation, exists to reinforce employee hygiene practices. Under NYC Health Code Article 81.21, hand washing signage is required at all hand sink locations accessible to food workers.

A score of 47 places the establishment well within Grade C territory. The DOHMH grades restaurants as follows:

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

Grade C establishments are required to post their letter grade card prominently. Operators may request a re-inspection, at which point a new score determines the posted grade going forward.

Inspection History

Pan Ugo Bakery has a mixed inspection record over the past several years, with scores ranging from high compliance to Grade C territory on multiple occasions:

  • 2026-04-22: Score 21 (Grade Z — grade pending re-inspection)
  • 2026-03-23: Score 47 (Grade C) — subject of this report
  • 2025-07-03: Score 17 (Grade B)
  • 2025-05-12: Score 49
  • 2024-05-20: Score 10 (Grade A)
  • 2024-01-05: Score not recorded
  • 2023-12-11: Score 51 (Grade C)
  • 2023-09-20: Score 20
  • 2022-10-19: Score 6 (Grade A)
  • 2022-10-06: Score 50

The pattern shows the establishment has achieved Grade A compliance as recently as May 2024, but has also recorded scores of 49, 50, and 51 in prior cycles — indicating recurring challenges with maintaining consistent compliance across inspection cycles.

The April 2026 score of 21 (Grade Z) reflects a subsequent re-inspection following the March 2026 citation, with Grade Z indicating the grade is pending administrative review.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system is administered by the DOHMH and is based on a point system in which lower scores reflect fewer violations. Grades are assigned as follows:

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

Inspection results are part of the public record and are available through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection database. Consumers can look up any NYC food service establishment at the NYC Open Data portal or directly through the DOHMH restaurant search tool. Inspections are unannounced and conducted by DOHMH sanitarians trained in food safety standards.

More About This Restaurant

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