Cafe 9
41-02 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens, 11103
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 30, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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