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Cafe Auburndale

192-10 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11358
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Cafe Auburndale appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Cafe Auburndale's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
74
Sep 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Mar 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
47
Nov 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Mar 16, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 29, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
19-10
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
19-05
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Auburndale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Auburndale on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Auburndale?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Auburndale.

How does Cafe Auburndale compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cafe Auburndale most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Cafe Auburndale's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Auburndale have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Cafe Auburndale inspected?

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

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