Adela's Cafe Restaurant

94-01 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11372

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Adela's Cafe Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Adela's Cafe Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from three to eight between inspections.

The pattern that stands out is wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Adela's Cafe Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.

19-05

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

Nov 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Nov 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Mar 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mar 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Adela's Cafe Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Adela's Cafe Restaurant on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Adela's Cafe Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Adela's Cafe Restaurant.

How does Adela's Cafe Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Adela's Cafe Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Adela's Cafe Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Adela's Cafe Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Adela's Cafe Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Adela's Cafe Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Adela's Cafe Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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