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Grade ALatin American

J.a Coffee Shop

35-19 37 AVENUE, Queens, 11101

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 14, 2026

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical

  • 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.

    Critical

  • 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.

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

  • 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
Jul 14, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Jun 26, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)
May 7, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Feb 27, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1
Feb 25, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (4 critical)
Jan 6, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Apr 25, 2024Grade BPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection5 (3 critical)
Apr 10, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection11 (9 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 5×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

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

  • 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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