Kate's Corner Cafe

86-01 23 Avenue, Queens, NY 11369

American

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Kate's Corner Cafe three times, with records going back to 2023. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Kate's Corner Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

06F

Oct 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

May 10, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

04K

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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kate's Corner Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kate's Corner Cafe on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Kate's Corner Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Kate's Corner Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Kate's Corner Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kate's Corner Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kate's Corner 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 Kate's Corner Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kate's Corner Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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