Cj Cafe

247-12 South Conduit Avenue, Queens, NY 11422

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Cj Cafe three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

Cj Cafe's latest score of 39 falls below the Queens average of 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

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

08A

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

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

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

Aug 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

Nov 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cj Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cj Cafe on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cj Cafe?

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

How does Cj Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cj Cafe most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Cj Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cj Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cj Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Cj Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cj Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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