Briarwood Cafe

138-49 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11435

American

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Briarwood Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after four on the prior visit.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Briarwood Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

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

Aug 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

Jul 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 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

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

Aug 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10B

Dec 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

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

04L

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Briarwood Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Briarwood Cafe on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Briarwood Cafe?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Briarwood Cafe.

How does Briarwood Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Briarwood Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Briarwood Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Briarwood Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Briarwood Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Briarwood Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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