Tornado Crepe

86-10 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: C

Public records show three inspections at Tornado Crepe stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Tornado Crepe's latest score of 32 falls below the Queens average of 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

6 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

04H

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

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

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

06E

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Nov 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

06C

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Sep 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tornado Crepe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tornado Crepe on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tornado Crepe?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tornado Crepe.

How does Tornado Crepe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tornado Crepe most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tornado Crepe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tornado Crepe have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tornado Crepe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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