Forest Cafe

68-04 Burns Street, Queens, NY 11375
American
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Forest Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Forest Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
90
May 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
90
Nov 7, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
“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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forest Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forest Cafe on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Forest Cafe?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Forest Cafe.

How does Forest Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Forest Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Forest Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Forest Cafe have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Forest 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.

How often is Forest Cafe inspected?

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