Mta Maspeth Cafeteria

What the inspector found on Jul 24, 2026

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  Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

  Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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  Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

  Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  Critical
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  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
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  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
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  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.

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  A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

  Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

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  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)

Inspection history