Coffee Monster

149-40 41 Avenue, Queens, NY 11355
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Coffee Monster has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Apr 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
74
Nov 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coffee Monster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coffee Monster on file is from Apr 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coffee Monster?

Across the inspection record, “pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coffee Monster.

How does Coffee Monster compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Coffee Monster most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Coffee Monster's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Coffee Monster means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.