Grade AAmerican

Metro Star Coffee Shop

3211 JUCTION BLVD, Queens

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Sep 2, 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
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 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.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Sep 2, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (2 critical)
Apr 15, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)
Nov 17, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)

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.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

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