Kinship Coffee

23-92 21 Street, Queens, NY 11105

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Kinship Coffee, the earliest from 2023. Kinship Coffee was last inspected on Jul 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Kinship Coffee is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

02B

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

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

Feb 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

02B

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

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

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

08A

Jul 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

06F

10F

Apr 7, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

10F

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Mar 21, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

04L

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

06E

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

02G

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kinship Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kinship Coffee on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kinship Coffee?

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

How does Kinship Coffee compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Kinship Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Kinship Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kinship Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kinship Coffee 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 Kinship Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kinship Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.

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