The Spot Cafe

43-24 43 Avenue, Queens, NY 11104
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, The Spot Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
95
Jun 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
90
Mar 16, 2023
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Spot Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Spot Cafe on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Spot Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Spot Cafe.

How does The Spot Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Spot Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Spot Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Spot Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Spot Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Spot Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Spot Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.