Spot Dessert Bar

28-43 Jackson Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Spot Dessert Bar appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “personal cleanliness is inadequate” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
70
Jul 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
61
Jan 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
82
Mar 30, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spot Dessert Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spot Dessert Bar on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spot Dessert Bar?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness is inadequate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spot Dessert Bar.

How does Spot Dessert Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Spot Dessert Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Spot Dessert Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spot Dessert Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Spot Dessert Bar 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 Spot Dessert Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spot Dessert Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.