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Grade AChinese

Cafe 48

212-09 48 AVENUE, Queens, 11364

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 17, 2026

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    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
Jun 17, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
May 6, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Feb 26, 2026Grade CCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection0
Feb 24, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection5 (2 critical)
Feb 19, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (3 critical)
Dec 31, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Oct 1, 2025Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection0
May 1, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (3 critical)
Feb 12, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)
Oct 27, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection6 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 8×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 5×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

Around this address

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

  • 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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