Big Tots Little Tikes records A grade in New York pre-permit inspection
Rule Changes New York, NY localChildcare meal delivery service inspected at its Manhattan kitchen ahead of a food service permit
Overview
Big Tots Little Tikes, a New York company that cooks and delivers meals to preschools, had a city health inspection on October 7, 2026, at 2451 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Manhattan. The inspection is a required step before the city issues a food service permit, and it recorded two violations and an A grade.
The inspection is not the permit itself. As of the last check on October 28, no permit decision or reinspection had been published. The listing names chemicals and toxic substances as the higher-risk violation category. The city's next move will decide whether the company can keep delivering meals to childcare centers.
Why it matters
The city's permit decision determines whether Big Tots Little Tikes can continue its meal delivery to New York childcare centers.
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Organizations Involved
Delivers breakfast, lunch, and snacks to preschools and childcare centers across New York City.
The New York City agency that inspects food service establishments and issues food service permits.
Timeline
February 2022 October 2026
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Pre-permit inspection at 2451 Frederick Douglas Boulevard
Latest InspectionNYC DOHMH inspects Big Tots Little Tikes ahead of a food service permit; the A-grade result cites 2 non-critical violations worth 4 points.
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Big Tots Little Tikes files as foreign not-for-profit in New York
Corporate FilingCorporate registration filed with the New York Department of State, initial filing date January 31, 2025.
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Big Tots Little Tikes Gourmet LLC incorporated in New York
Corporate FilingState records show the LLC was incorporated on February 22, 2022, with Kristie L. Delong as CEO.
Scenarios
City issues Big Tots Little Tikes its food service permit
Discussed by: NYC DOHMH inspection procedure; the A-grade score keeps the path clear
With an A-grade inspection and only non-critical violations, the city proceeds to issue the food service permit for 2451 Frederick Douglas Boulevard. The company continues its meal delivery operations to childcare centers across the five boroughs.
Reinspection required before permit is issued
Discussed by: NYC DOHMH standard process for cited violations
The two cited violations prompt the city to require a follow-up inspection confirming corrections before the permit is granted. This adds a cycle to the process.