Java Day

43-58 162 Street, Queens, NY 11358

American

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Java Day has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Java Day is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Jul 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

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

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

08A

May 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor 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

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Apr 28, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Java Day last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Java Day on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Java Day?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Java Day.

How does Java Day compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Java Day most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Java Day's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Java Day have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Java Day 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 Java Day inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Java Day is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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