SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR.

BEAT. 69/100

82-63 BROADWAY · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected November 12, 2025 · passed with conditions

12 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
0 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 liq
MINORSanitation
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
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
NOV 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
SEP 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 liq
MINORSanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALSanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
SEP 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
APR 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
MINORSanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 dur
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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
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MAY 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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
CRITICALSanitation
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MINORSanitation
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
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 liq

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →

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