Sweet Scene Astoria

3513 34 Avenue, Queens, NY 11106
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Sweet Scene Astoria, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 3, 2025. 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 two violations each.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
74
May 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Feb 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.
04D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Scene Astoria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Scene Astoria on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sweet Scene Astoria compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sweet Scene Astoria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Sweet Scene Astoria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Scene Astoria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sweet Scene Astoria 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 Scene Astoria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Scene Astoria is inspected roughly once per year on average.