69th Coffee Shop
50-01 69 STREET, Queens, 11377
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 16, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 16, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalA 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.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (2 critical) |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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