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Grade AMexican

55 Deli-coffee Shop

55-14 37 AVENUE, Queens, 11377

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (4 months ago).

Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 3, 2026

  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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 during active necessary preparation.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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 underneath the unit.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 3, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Jan 23, 2026Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection8 (6 critical)
Dec 12, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)
Jul 31, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (3 critical)
Jul 1, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection11 (5 critical)
Apr 25, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (4 critical)
Jan 8, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection9 (4 critical)
May 7, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (5 critical)
Oct 23, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 8×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 8×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 6×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 4×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 3×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
  • 3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.

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