Catalpa House Coffee Shop
68-51 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens, 11385
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 10, 2026
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.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 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.
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