Birch Coffee

25-01 Jackson Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Birch Coffee has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Birch Coffee was last inspected on Feb 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
82
Feb 29, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birch Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birch Coffee on file is from Feb 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Birch Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Birch Coffee.

How does Birch Coffee compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Birch Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Birch Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Birch Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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