Bakery Products/Desserts · Flushing-Willets Point
CANAAN BAKERY & CAFE health grade & inspection history
36-40 UNION STREET, Queens, NY 11354
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Apr 21, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 21, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 03ACritical violation
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 processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
CANAAN BAKERY & CAFE inspection history
25 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 22, 2026 | C | 37 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | 20 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 8, 2025 | C | 30 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | 33 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | — | 3 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 23, 2024 | B | 24 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | 69 | 10 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 12, 2024 | A | 8 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Aug 31, 2023 | — | 24 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02BRecorded in 7 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 03ARecorded in 6 inspections
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 processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- 10FRecorded in 6 inspections
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.
- 02GRecorded in 5 inspections
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.
- 06DRecorded in 3 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 06ERecorded in 2 inspections
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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Common questions
CANAAN BAKERY & CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CANAAN BAKERY & CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 21, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was CANAAN BAKERY & CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 21, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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