Ralphs's Coffee Shop & Diner
21-23 MOTT AVENUE, Queens, 11691
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 17, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 17, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×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.
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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