3 Little Pigs Cafe

42-18 Bowne Street, Queens, NY 11355
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited 3 Little Pigs Cafe four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Aug 27, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 75, putting 3 Little Pigs Cafe squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
74
Apr 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
67
May 20, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
74
Apr 30, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
“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.
20-04
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 3 Little Pigs Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 3 Little Pigs Cafe on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 3 Little Pigs Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 3 Little Pigs Cafe.

How does 3 Little Pigs Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

3 Little Pigs Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has 3 Little Pigs Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 3 Little Pigs Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 3 Little Pigs Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.