YI MEI BAKERY in Elmhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026
📍 81-26 BROADWAY, Queens, NY 11373 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
Yi Mei Bakery in Elmhurst has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors on 2 occasions since 2023. The bakery currently holds a Grade B with a score of 27, and has received 8 inspections over the past two years, including 1 Grade A result and 1 prior Grade B.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
YI MEI BAKERY in Elmhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
YI MEI BAKERY in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (9 records)
Apr 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processin...
GRADE B
Jan 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cros...
Dec 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
A...
GRADE P
Mar 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 60
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all s...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 60
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Sep 18, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand...
Sep 18, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
Sep 8, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
YI MEI BAKERY in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was YI MEI BAKERY last inspected?
- YI MEI BAKERY was last inspected on April 22, 2026 (Grade B). The inspection score was 40 points.
- What is YI MEI BAKERY's current health grade?
- YI MEI BAKERY 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 YI MEI BAKERY been closed by NYC Health?
- YI MEI BAKERY 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 YI MEI BAKERY had?
- YI MEI BAKERY has 9 health inspections on record from September 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at YI MEI BAKERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at YI MEI BAKERY was 60 points on March 7, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.