Cafe 9

41-02 Astoria Boulevard, Queens, NY 11103
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Cafe 9 has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The latest visit found three violations, down from four violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been no approved written standard operating procedure, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Cafe 9 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64
Dec 16, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe 9 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe 9 on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe 9?

Across the inspection record, no approved written standard operating procedure has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe 9.

How does Cafe 9 compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cafe 9 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Cafe 9's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe 9 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe 9 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.