Tofu Story/Coffee Story

152-22 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11354
Korean
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2023, Tofu Story/Coffee Story has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 11, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Tofu Story/Coffee Story's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
61
Feb 14, 2025
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Aug 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tofu Story/Coffee Story last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tofu Story/Coffee Story on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tofu Story/Coffee Story?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tofu Story/Coffee Story.

How does Tofu Story/Coffee Story compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tofu Story/Coffee Story most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tofu Story/Coffee Story's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tofu Story/Coffee Story have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tofu Story/Coffee Story 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 Tofu Story/Coffee Story inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tofu Story/Coffee Story is inspected around two times per year on average.