CATALPA HOUSE COFFEE SHOP.

NYC Health Dept

68-51 FRESH POND ROAD · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 13 points (Jun 2026). Food Storage & Handling cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

3 inspections on record since 2026 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
9
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 10
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food 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
Critical Food 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
APR 29
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Not Critical Plumbing & 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
Critical Food 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
Critical Plumbing & Waste
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
Not Critical Facility Condition
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, sm
APR 29
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
“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.

Public inspection records from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →

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