698 Cafe

39-07 Prince Street, Queens, NY 11354
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, 698 Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
58
Jul 5, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 698 Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 698 Cafe on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 698 Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 698 Cafe.

How does 698 Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

698 Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has 698 Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 698 Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 698 Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 698 Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 698 Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.