Adela's Cafe Restaurant
94-01 37 AVENUE, Queens, 11372
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (7 months ago).
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 6, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
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.
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (3 critical) |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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