I.O. Cafe

793 Fairview Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Eastern European
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, I.O. Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 20, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

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

The city-wide average is 75, putting I.O. Cafe squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Apr 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Mar 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/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 I.O. Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at I.O. Cafe on file is from Sep 20, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at I.O. Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at I.O. Cafe.

How does I.O. Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has I.O. Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at I.O. 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 I.O. Cafe inspected?

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