RED CUP CAFÉ.

NYC Health Dept

44-62 21 STREET · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Grade pending; inspected Jun 2026. Sanitation cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

7 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 22
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
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
MAY 11
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Chemical Safety
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
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
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
JAN 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 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
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
FEB 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
AUG 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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AUG 4
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Pest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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
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
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
JUL 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Food Temperature
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
Critical Pest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
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
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

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