Grade ASandwiches/Salads/Mixed Buffet

Beanstalk Cafe

13-33 JACKSON AVENUE, Queens, 11101

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 13, 2026

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical
  • 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
  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical
  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

    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
Jul 13, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Jun 9, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2
Apr 16, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)
Feb 3, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (3 critical)
Apr 11, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (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.
  • 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

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