San Caffe

56-36 61 Street, Queens, NY 11378

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 6, 2023

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at San Caffe, the earliest from 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 6, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at San Caffe since Jun 6, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so San Caffe trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

06D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

04H

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

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

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

08A

Jun 15, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Aug 17, 2021

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

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

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

06F

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

04N

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was San Caffe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at San Caffe on file is from Jun 6, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at San Caffe?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at San Caffe.

How does San Caffe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

San Caffe most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has San Caffe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at San Caffe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at San Caffe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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