Vanilla Cafe

38-04 Junction Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Vanilla Cafe appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Oct 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
Jul 25, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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 Vanilla Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vanilla Cafe on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vanilla 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 Vanilla Cafe.

How does Vanilla Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Vanilla Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Vanilla Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Vanilla Cafe have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vanilla 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 Vanilla Cafe inspected?

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