Miranda Cafe

5124B Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11377
American
Last inspected: May 5, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Miranda Cafe has been inspected five times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at three versus four before.

When inspectors have written things up, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Miranda Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Feb 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
52
Mar 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
70
Sep 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Dec 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miranda Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miranda Cafe on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Miranda Cafe?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Miranda Cafe.

How does Miranda Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Miranda Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Miranda Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Miranda Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Miranda Cafe 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 Miranda Cafe inspected?

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