Chipichape Cafe

27-16 21 Street, Queens, NY 11102

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Chipichape Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Chipichape Cafe was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

Jul 9, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

03A

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

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

“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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipichape Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipichape Cafe on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipichape Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chipichape Cafe.

How does Chipichape Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Chipichape Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chipichape Cafe 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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