Il Primo Caffe

63-55 Alderton Street, Queens, NY 11374
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Il Primo Caffe has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74
Dec 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64
Oct 30, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
“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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Primo Caffe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Primo Caffe on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Primo Caffe?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Il Primo Caffe.

How does Il Primo Caffe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Il Primo Caffe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Il Primo Caffe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Il Primo Caffe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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