Michael's Cafe

NYC Health Dept

27-05 39 AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 13 points (Aug 2025). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

6 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

Inspection history

AUG 21

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 Sanitation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

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

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

FEB 6

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Not Critical Sanitation

JUL 19

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Not Critical Other

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen

Not Critical Food Temperature

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

JUL 19

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

MAR 3

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

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SEP 8

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

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