Aroma De Cafe Bakery
81-02 BROADWAY, Queens, 11373
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 8, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 8, 2025
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.
CriticalA 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)
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
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 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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 6 (1 critical) |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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