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Bakery Products/Desserts · Elmhurst
RAINBOW BAKERY AND CAFE health grade & inspection history
86-18 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11373
11 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Sep 15, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Sep 15, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Sep 15, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 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
RAINBOW BAKERY AND CAFE inspection history
Same score as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 26, 2024 | A | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Oct 4, 2024 | — | 39 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 7, 2023 | A | 7 | 3 | 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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 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.
Official location
RAINBOW BAKERY AND CAFE on the map
Common questions
RAINBOW BAKERY AND CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for RAINBOW BAKERY AND CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Sep 15, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
When was RAINBOW BAKERY AND CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 15, 2025.
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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