Sweet Occasions Express

35-58 97 Street, Queens, NY 11368
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Sweet Occasions Express has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Sweet Occasions Express trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
61
Dec 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Jun 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Occasions Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Occasions Express on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Occasions Express?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Occasions Express.

How does Sweet Occasions Express compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sweet Occasions Express most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Sweet Occasions Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Occasions Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sweet Occasions Express 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 Sweet Occasions Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Occasions Express is inspected around two times per year on average.