Taste Creme

13-11 Jackson Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Taste Creme four times, with records going back to 2022. Taste Creme was last inspected on Dec 17, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Taste Creme on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 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

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

06E

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

May 28, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04H

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

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

Jan 26, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

10F

Jun 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04H

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

05D

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

02G

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.

10E

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste Creme last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste Creme on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste Creme?

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

How does Taste Creme compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Taste Creme most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Taste Creme's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste Creme have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taste Creme 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 Taste Creme inspected?

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

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