Grade BCoffee/Tea

Beans & Malt

41-02 162 STREET, Queens, 11358

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · New York City health department

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.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Critical
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
A 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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
May 7, 2026	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (3 critical)
Feb 19, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (4 critical)
Oct 23, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (1 critical)
Jul 25, 2024	Grade B	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	4 (3 critical)
May 13, 2024	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	5 (4 critical)

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

3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

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

Radius puts New York City’s inspection record in your pocket, in plain English.

Looking for something else in New York City? Browse New York City inspections.