Foca Cafe
98-09 37 Avenue, New York City, NY 11368 · Queens · Mexican
No failures across 3 inspections — critical sanitation violations noted
2025-04-02 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 4
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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
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
2024-07-18 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 6
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
2023-03-29 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 3
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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
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