Chayann

40-09 Prince Street, Queens, NY 11354

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Chayann. On Sep 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “mechanical or natural ventilation not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Chayann is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04A

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

Aug 11, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

06D

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

06F

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

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

06E

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chayann last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chayann on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chayann?

Across the inspection record, “mechanical or natural ventilation not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chayann.

How does Chayann compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Chayann most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Chayann's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chayann have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chayann means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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