OLD COUNTRY BAGEL in Howard Beach Lindenwood
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Sep 5, 2025
📍 162-26 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11414 ·
🍽️ Bagels/Pretzels
Overview
Old Country Bagel in Howard Beach has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B with a score of 17, and has received mixed grades across 8 inspections, including 1 Grade A, 1 Grade B, and 1 Grade C result.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
OLD COUNTRY BAGEL in Howard Beach Lindenwood: Emergency Closures (2)
OLD COUNTRY BAGEL in Howard Beach Lindenwood: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE B
Sep 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisan...
Jul 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
GRADE A
Feb 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Nov 4, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 2, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 51
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Raw, cooked or prepa...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 2, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 51
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE C
Oct 14, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 38
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily c...
Sep 29, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's...
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OLD COUNTRY BAGEL in Howard Beach Lindenwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was OLD COUNTRY BAGEL last inspected?
- OLD COUNTRY BAGEL was last inspected on September 5, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 17 points.
- What is OLD COUNTRY BAGEL's current health grade?
- OLD COUNTRY BAGEL currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has OLD COUNTRY BAGEL been closed by NYC Health?
- OLD COUNTRY BAGEL has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has OLD COUNTRY BAGEL had?
- OLD COUNTRY BAGEL has 8 health inspections on record from September 2022 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at OLD COUNTRY BAGEL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at OLD COUNTRY BAGEL was 51 points on November 2, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.