Variety Coffee Roasters

681 Grandview Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Variety Coffee Roasters has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 23, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Variety Coffee Roasters is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Sep 26, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Variety Coffee Roasters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Variety Coffee Roasters on file is from Dec 23, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Variety Coffee Roasters?

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 Variety Coffee Roasters.

How does Variety Coffee Roasters compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Variety Coffee Roasters most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Variety Coffee Roasters' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Variety Coffee Roasters have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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