Caffe Borbone

25-07 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Caffe Borbone has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Caffe Borbone was last inspected on Jun 4, 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 four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Caffe Borbone on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mar 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06E

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Apr 18, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

06F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caffe Borbone last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caffe Borbone on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caffe Borbone?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caffe Borbone.

How does Caffe Borbone compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Caffe Borbone most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Caffe Borbone's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caffe Borbone have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Caffe Borbone 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 Caffe Borbone inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caffe Borbone is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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