Cafe Blessing
248-25 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11362
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 23, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 10 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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