Uncle Drink

32-55 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Uncle Drink has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

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

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
70
Jul 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
May 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Drink last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Drink on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Drink?

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 Uncle Drink.

How does Uncle Drink compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Uncle Drink most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Uncle Drink's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Drink have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Uncle Drink 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 Uncle Drink inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Drink is inspected roughly once per year on average.