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Foca Cafe

98-09 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11368
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Foca Cafe has been inspected five times since 2023. Foca Cafe was last inspected on Apr 2, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The last inspection found four violations, up from two the time before.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited four times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
74
Aug 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
61
Jul 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
55
Mar 29, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Foca Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Foca Cafe on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Foca Cafe?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Foca Cafe.

How does Foca Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Foca Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Foca Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Foca Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Foca Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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