SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

CAFE 48.

BEAT. 55/100

212-09 48 AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · passed with conditions

17 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
1 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 6
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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.
MINORFood Temperature
Thawing procedure improper.
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.
DEC 31
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
OCT 1
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 1
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
CRITICALOther
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
FEB 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
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
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
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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OCT 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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
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
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
CRITICALSanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
OCT 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

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

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