Queens, NY — Patson Bagel Plus, located at 70-39 Parsons Boulevard in Queens, received a Grade B score of 22 during a New York City health inspection conducted on March 3, 2026. The score places the restaurant near the upper end of the Grade B range, just five points below the Grade C threshold of 28.

Inspectors documented one critical violation and one non-critical violation during the visit. The data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 5, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The critical violation cited during the inspection involved food, supplies, or equipment not being adequately protected from potential sources of contamination. Under violation code 06C, inspectors noted issues with how items were safeguarded during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. The citation also referenced condiments not being provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

The non-critical violation, coded 10E, noted that an accurate thermometer was not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage, or hot holding equipment. Proper thermometer placement is essential for verifying that food is stored at safe temperatures.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the regulatory framework for food service establishments in New York City. The critical violation documented at Patson Bagel Plus relates to contamination prevention requirements, which are central to the FDA Food Code's guidance on protecting food from environmental and cross-contamination risks.

Temperature monitoring, addressed by the non-critical violation, is a fundamental component of food safety programs. The FDA Food Code specifies that cold foods must be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above. Without properly placed and accurate thermometers, staff cannot reliably verify that these temperature thresholds are being maintained.

A score of 22 falls in the upper portion of the Grade B range. While still within the B designation, it indicates a level of non-compliance that approaches the Grade C boundary.

Inspection History

Patson Bagel Plus has a varied inspection record over the past two years:

  • Nov 29, 2024: Score 9
  • Jul 26, 2024: Score 97 (Grade C)
  • May 17, 2024: Score 35

The restaurant's history shows significant fluctuation. The most recent prior inspection in November 2024 resulted in a strong score of 9, well within the Grade A range. However, earlier in 2024, the establishment received a Grade C score of 97 in July and a score of 35 in May, both indicating substantial compliance issues at those times.

The current score of 22 represents a decline from the November 2024 result but a considerable improvement over the mid-2024 inspections.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores under the DOHMH grading system:

  • A: 0–13 points (fewest violations)
  • B: 14–27 points
  • C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants that receive a B or C grade may opt for a re-inspection to improve their score.

Consumers can look up any restaurant's inspection history through the DOHMH online database or the NYC 311 app. Inspection reports, including specific violations cited, are public record and available for review at any time.

More About This Restaurant

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