Academy Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
58
Score
Academy Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
Across the inspection history, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Oct 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Oct 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
32
Aug 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
74
Dec 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
82
Feb 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
78
Feb 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Academy Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Academy Cafe on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Academy Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Academy Cafe.
How does Academy Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?
Academy Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.
Has Academy Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Academy Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Academy 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 Academy Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Academy Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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