Moka & Co
28-54 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, 11103
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 20, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA 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
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
- 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.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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