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Char Siu Bao Bakery: health inspection history

253-07 Northern Boulevard, New York City, NY 11362

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Address: 253-07 Northern Boulevard, New York City, NY 11362
Borough: Queens
Cuisine (as listed): Chinese
Most recent grade: Grade C issued Jun 8, 2026 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection: Aug 26, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection)
Records shown: 6 inspections, Sep 5, 2024 to Aug 26, 2026

Across these 6 inspection records, the health department cited 26 violations, of which 15 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 42 points. Among 48 graded restaurants in ZIP 11362, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Aug 26, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

Score: 13Violations were cited in the following area(s).

06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06CCritical 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.
10FNot critical 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.

Jun 8, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 42Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).

08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
10FNot critical 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.
06CCritical 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.
02GCritical 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.

Apr 28, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 25Violations were cited in the following area(s).

02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06CCritical 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.
02GCritical 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.
10FNot critical 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.

Dec 29, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
10FNot critical 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.

Nov 20, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 40Violations were cited in the following area(s).

02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
10FNot critical 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.
02GCritical 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.
06CCritical 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.

Sep 5, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
10FNot critical 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.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.