Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
May 5, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
3 / 6
Happy Kitchen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 5, 2025 found 6 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
- Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
- 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.
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Latest Inspection Details
May 5, 2025
- Date
- May 5, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 3
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 6 (1 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 23, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 10, 2022
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: May 2025 and May 2023. Its latest score was 9, lower than its May 2023 score of 12.
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: 9
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 May 5, 2025.
What was Happy Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Happy Kitchen's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Happy Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Happy Kitchen had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Happy Kitchen located?
Happy Kitchen is located at 80-12 37th Avenue in Queens, NY 11372.
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: 50081776
Last updated: June 26, 2026