Queens, NY — Reyes Antojitos Dominicanos, a Spanish restaurant located at 47-54 46th Street in the Woodside neighborhood of Queens, was cited for three non-critical violations during a health inspection conducted on February 25, 2026. The inspection identified issues related to missing required safety signage, improper thermometer placement, and a plastic straw compliance matter.

The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on February 27, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented three non-critical violations at the establishment.

The first violation cited the restaurant for failing to post required safety signage. Specifically, the establishment did not have a "Choking first aid" poster displayed, nor was the required "Alcohol and Pregnancy" warning sign posted. Additionally, the restaurant was found to be missing the required resuscitation equipment notice, which must indicate the availability of exhaled air resuscitation masks for both adults and pediatric patients, along with latex gloves.

The second violation noted that an accurate thermometer was not provided or properly located in the restaurant's refrigerated, cold storage, or hot holding equipment. Proper thermometer placement is essential for verifying that food is stored at safe temperatures, helping prevent bacterial growth that can lead to foodborne illness.

The third violation cited the restaurant for providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without a specific customer request. This includes making such straws available at self-serve stations. This requirement is part of New York City's effort to reduce plastic waste and has been in effect as part of local environmental regulations.

No critical violations were identified during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

New York City restaurants are subject to inspection under NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes standards for food service establishment operations, sanitation, and public safety. These standards align with the FDA Food Code, which provides science-based guidance for food safety practices at the retail level.

The requirement to post choking first aid information and resuscitation equipment signage is designed to ensure that restaurant staff and patrons have access to life-saving information in emergency situations. The alcohol and pregnancy warning sign requirement is mandated under New York State law to inform consumers about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

Thermometer requirements exist because temperature control is one of the most important factors in preventing foodborne illness. 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, restaurant operators cannot reliably verify that food storage equipment is maintaining safe temperatures.

While all three violations in this inspection were classified as non-critical, they represent areas where the establishment was not in full compliance with applicable regulations. Non-critical violations, while not posing an immediate health hazard, are conditions that can contribute to food safety risks if left unaddressed.

Inspection History

This is the first inspection record available for Reyes Antojitos Dominicanos in the DOHMH database. No prior inspection history was found for this establishment, which may indicate it is a relatively new operation or recently changed ownership.

The action recorded for this inspection was that violations were cited in the identified areas. No closure was ordered, and no grade has been assigned at this time.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total number of violation points accumulated during an inspection:

  • A: 0-13 points — The restaurant is in substantial compliance with food safety regulations
  • B: 14-27 points — The restaurant has some areas requiring improvement
  • C: 28 or more points — The restaurant has significant compliance issues that need to be addressed

Restaurants that do not receive an A grade on their initial inspection are entitled to a re-inspection, during which a final grade is determined. Grade cards must be posted at the entrance of the establishment where they are visible to the public.

Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH website or the NYC Open Data portal. The data used in this report is sourced from publicly available DOHMH inspection records.

More About This Restaurant

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