3 Little Pigs Cafe
42-18 Bowne Street, New York City, NY 11355 · Queens · Coffee/tea
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No failures across 5 inspections — critical other violations noted
2025-08-27 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection 2 violations CRITICAL
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
2025-04-08 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection 4 violations CRITICAL
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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 under
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
2024-05-20 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection 4 violations CRITICAL
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 under
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, re
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
2024-04-30 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection 5 violations CRITICAL
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, co
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
2024-04-30 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 1 violation
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
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