Queens, NY — Patmar Bake Shop, a Caribbean bakery located at 205-07 Linden Boulevard in Queens, received a Grade C following a health inspection conducted March 25, 2026, with inspectors documenting three critical violations and recording a score of 42. The data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 30, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
All three violations documented during the March inspection were classified as critical under NYC Health Code Article 81.
Inspectors identified evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food or non-food areas, cited under violation code 04L. The presence of rodents in a food service environment poses a direct risk of contamination to food, food-contact surfaces, and equipment.
A second violation, code 05D, was recorded for a handwashing facility that was either not accessible, obstructed, or being used for non-handwashing purposes. Inspectors also noted the absence of soap or an acceptable hand-drying device. Accessible handwashing stations are a foundational requirement under both NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, as proper hand hygiene is among the most effective means of preventing foodborne illness transmission.
The third critical violation, code 06E, cited improperly used or stored sanitized equipment or utensils, including in-use food dispensing utensils. Improper storage of sanitized items can re-introduce contamination after the sanitization process, negating its protective function.
No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection.
Food Safety Context
Under NYC Health Code Article 81, restaurant inspections are conducted unannounced by DOHMH environmental health inspectors. Violations are assigned point values based on their potential to contribute to foodborne illness. Critical violations — those most directly linked to contamination risk — carry higher point totals.
The FDA Food Code, which informs New York City's inspection standards, identifies rodent activity and inadequate handwashing infrastructure as significant public health concerns. Rodents can carry pathogens including Salmonella and Listeria, and can contaminate food and surfaces through droppings, urine, and direct contact.
Establishments cited for these types of violations are required to correct them before a follow-up inspection. DOHMH may conduct a re-inspection to verify compliance.
Inspection History
The March 2026 Grade C represents a significant departure from Patmar Bake Shop's more recent performance. A follow-up inspection conducted May 8, 2026 — after the March violations — recorded a score of 12, which corresponds to a Grade A, suggesting corrective action was taken in the intervening period.
The establishment's full inspection record on file:
- May 8, 2026: Score 12 (Grade A)
- March 25, 2026: Score 42 (Grade C)
- Dec 4, 2025: Score 28 (Grade Z — grade pending)
- Oct 23, 2025: Score 20
- Sep 19, 2024: Score 13 (Grade A)
- Feb 9, 2024: Score 12 (Grade A)
- Jan 31, 2024: Score 23
- Feb 21, 2023: Score 10 (Grade A)
- Jan 9, 2023: Score 23
The establishment received Grade A scores in multiple prior cycles, indicating that the conditions documented in March 2026 represented a departure from its historical pattern.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:
- A: 0 to 13 points — indicates a high standard of compliance
- B: 14 to 27 points — indicates some violations requiring correction
- C: 28 or more points — indicates multiple or more serious violations
Grades must be posted in a location visible to the public. When an establishment receives a grade below A on an initial inspection, it may request a re-inspection before a grade is officially posted. A "Grade Pending" card may be displayed during that window.
Current and historical inspection data for all New York City restaurants is available through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov. Residents can search by restaurant name, address, or borough to review full violation histories and posted grades.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Patmar Bake Shop including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.