Omonia Cafe
32-20 BROADWAY, Queens, 11106
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Sep 12, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 12, 2025
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.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 3 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 7×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 6×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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