Kabayan Restaurant And Bakery
161-18 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens, 11366
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (7 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 17, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Grade C | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 9 (6 critical) |
| May 5, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (5 critical) |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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