Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop

90-10 144 Place, Queens, NY 11435

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 6, 2025

Score

High Risk

Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

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

06D

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

04A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Jan 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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

06D

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

04L

06C

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

04A

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

08A

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

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

08C

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Sep 28, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04A

10B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Sep 15, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 14 violations

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

04A

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

02B

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

06C

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

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

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

08C

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

“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

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

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

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop.

How does Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop 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 Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias Marlen Coffee Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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