Hunan Cafe

137-40 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11354

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Hunan Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04K

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

08A

Oct 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

10H

Feb 9, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04K

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hunan Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hunan Cafe on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hunan Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hunan Cafe.

How does Hunan Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Hunan Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hunan Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hunan 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 Hunan Cafe inspected?

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

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