Norma's Corner Shoppe

59-02 Catalpa Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show three inspections at Norma's Corner Shoppe stretching back to 2023. On Feb 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Norma's Corner Shoppe trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Sep 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Mar 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Norma's Corner Shoppe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Norma's Corner Shoppe on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Norma's Corner Shoppe?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Norma's Corner Shoppe.

How does Norma's Corner Shoppe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Norma's Corner Shoppe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Norma's Corner Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Norma's Corner Shoppe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Norma's Corner Shoppe 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 Norma's Corner Shoppe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Norma's Corner Shoppe is inspected around two times per year on average.