Grade ALatin American

Empanadas Cafe

56-27 VAN DOREN STREET, Queens, 11368

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Sep 26, 2025 · New York City health department

Raw 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
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Sep 26, 2025	Grade A	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	5 (1 critical)
May 1, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2
Apr 7, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	1

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2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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