Redwood Cafe

118-18 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11375

American

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2024, Redwood Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to six violations previously.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited three times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Redwood Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Mar 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

06F

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

06E

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

04L

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

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

09E

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

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

08A

Nov 14, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06D

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

19-06

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

10F

May 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Redwood Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Redwood Cafe on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Redwood Cafe?

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 Redwood Cafe.

How does Redwood Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Redwood Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Redwood Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Redwood Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Redwood 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 Redwood Cafe inspected?

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

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