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)

Emergency closure history for OLD COUNTRY BAGEL
Date Grade Score Type
Nov 2, 2022 CLOSED 51 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Nov 2, 2022 CLOSED 51 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

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...
Violations: 04L 04M 08A 04N 08C 10B
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...
Violations: 10B 10F 06C 04M 08A 04L 02G 04N
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...
Violations: 02G 10F
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...
Violations: 10H 04M 04H 04N 06C 04L 08A
🚫 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.
Violations: 04M 08A
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...
Violations: 06D 04M 09C 04L 04H 06C 04N 08A
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...
Violations: 04N 04L 10B 10F 04H 08A 02G 06C
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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.