Ngatso Cafe
39-08 63 STREET, Queens, 11377
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 9, 2026
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalFood 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.
CriticalA 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
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 staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
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
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (3 critical) |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 4 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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