Cafe Colombia Bakery

46-27 Greenpoint Avenue, Queens, NY 11104

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Cafe Colombia Bakery has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Jan 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Cafe Colombia Bakery on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

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

06E

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

Jan 19, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04H

“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

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

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Colombia Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Colombia Bakery on file is from Jan 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Colombia Bakery?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Colombia Bakery.

How does Cafe Colombia Bakery compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cafe Colombia Bakery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Cafe Colombia Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Colombia Bakery 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 Colombia Bakery 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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