Junction Cake Box

57-01 Junction Boulevard, Queens, NY 11373
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Junction Cake Box stretching back to 2022. On Mar 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
82
Mar 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
May 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
May 10, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
06A
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.
22C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Junction Cake Box last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Junction Cake Box on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Junction Cake Box?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Junction Cake Box.

How does Junction Cake Box compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Junction Cake Box most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Junction Cake Box's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Junction Cake Box have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Junction Cake Box 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 Junction Cake Box inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Junction Cake Box is inspected roughly once per year on average.