Michael's Cafe

27-05 39 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

American

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Michael's Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Michael's Cafe squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04H

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Feb 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

10B

10F

Jul 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04A

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

19-06

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

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

10E

Mar 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Sep 8, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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

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

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

04A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Michael's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Michael's Cafe on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Michael's Cafe?

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 Michael's Cafe.

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

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

Has Michael's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Michael's Cafe have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Michael's 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 Michael's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Michael's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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