Queens, NY — Tornado Crepe, a pancakes and waffles establishment at 86-10 Roosevelt Avenue, received a score of 50 points during a health inspection conducted on March 10, 2026, with violations cited in multiple areas. The inspection, conducted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), identified three critical violations and two non-critical violations.
The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 12, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food or non-food areas, a critical violation under Code 04L. This violation indicates the presence of rodents in areas where food is stored, prepared, or served.
Inspectors also cited the restaurant for food adulteration and contamination (Code 04H), noting that raw, cooked, or prepared food was adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with the establishment's HACCP plan. Additionally, inspectors found that food, supplies, or equipment were not protected from potential contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service (Code 06C). The violation specified that condiments were not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-critical violations included the establishment not being free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests (Code 08A), and providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without request (Code 19-06).
Food Safety Context
The violations documented at Tornado Crepe represent serious departures from food safety standards established under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishment operations. The presence of mice and evidence of food contamination are considered critical violations because they pose immediate risks to public health.
Under the FDA Food Code, which forms the basis for New York City's food safety regulations, establishments must maintain effective pest control programs and ensure that all food is protected from contamination at every stage of handling. The documentation of mice evidence indicates a failure in the establishment's pest management protocols, while the food contamination violations suggest breakdowns in proper food handling and storage procedures.
Cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods, improper storage of food supplies, and inadequate protection of condiments can facilitate the transmission of foodborne pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
Inspection History
Tornado Crepe's prior inspection record shows varying compliance levels:
- November 5, 2025: Score 21
- September 10, 2024: Score 12 (Grade A)
The most recent inspection score of 50 represents a significant increase from previous inspections. The establishment scored 12 points in September 2024, earning a Grade A, but received 21 points in November 2025. The March 2026 score of 50 places the restaurant in Grade C territory.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City uses a points-based system for restaurant inspections, where lower scores indicate better compliance. Grades are assigned as follows:
- Grade A: 0-13 points
- Grade B: 14-27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Each violation carries a specific point value, with critical violations receiving higher point assignments than non-critical violations. Establishments receiving 28 or more points must post a Grade C until a re-inspection demonstrates improved compliance.
The DOHMH conducts unannounced inspections of all food service establishments at least once per year. Establishments with critical violations may receive follow-up inspections to verify that corrective actions have been implemented.
Restaurant inspection results are public record and available through the NYC DOHMH website. Consumers can search for inspection histories by restaurant name, address, or borough to review current grades and violation details before dining.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Tornado Crepe including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.