1480 Hk Cafe

255-05 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11362
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at 1480 Hk Cafe, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: two violations last time, one this time.

Looking across the full record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting 1480 Hk Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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.
06C
86
Nov 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
02G
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.
10F
82
Jan 30, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
06C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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.
10F
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 1480 Hk Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 1480 Hk Cafe on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 1480 Hk Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 1480 Hk Cafe.

How does 1480 Hk Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

1480 Hk Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has 1480 Hk Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 1480 Hk Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 1480 Hk Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 1480 Hk Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 1480 Hk Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.