Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
February 19, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
Happy Kitchen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 19, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
February 19, 2026
- Date
- February 19, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Feb 19, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 22, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Happy Kitchen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: February 2026 and January 2025. Its latest score remained 11 in both inspections.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Happy Kitchen's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Happy Kitchen currently has a A grade.
When was Happy Kitchen last inspected?
Happy Kitchen was last inspected on February 19, 2026.
What was Happy Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Happy Kitchen's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Happy Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Happy Kitchen had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Happy Kitchen located?
Happy Kitchen is located at 215-29 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, NY 11428.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50014033
Last updated: June 26, 2026