FOCA CAFE.

NYC Health Dept

98-09 37 AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Closed by NYC Health Dept, Aug 2024. Reopened Aug 2024.

5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Apr 2025 · closure on record Aug 2024.

CLOSURE ON RECORD

Closed by NYC Health Dept on August 21, 2024. Reopened August 30, 2024.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 2

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

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

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 Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

AUG 30

2024

PASS 1 violation

Not Critical Sanitation

AUG 21

2024

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

Critical Employee 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

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

JUL 18

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Critical Other

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

MAR 29

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 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. Cond

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

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