Busy Bee Coffee

35-20 Leavitt Street, Queens, NY 11354

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Busy Bee Coffee, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Busy Bee Coffee on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06F

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

Nov 25, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Sep 23, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04H

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

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

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

09C

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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 Busy Bee Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Busy Bee Coffee on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Busy Bee Coffee compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Busy Bee Coffee most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Busy Bee Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Busy Bee Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Busy Bee Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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