Bukas Cafe

56-14 Van Horn Street, Queens, NY 11373
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to three.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up two times.

Bukas Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
78
Dec 19, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bukas Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bukas Cafe on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bukas Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bukas Cafe.

How does Bukas Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Bukas Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bukas 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 Bukas 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.