Plaza Cafe

118-33 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11375
American
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Plaza Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

The pattern that stands out is food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, which has been cited two times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Mar 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
78
Jun 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
70
Jun 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plaza Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plaza Cafe on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Plaza Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Plaza Cafe.

How does Plaza Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Plaza Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Plaza 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 Plaza Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Plaza Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.