Grade AAmerican

Royal Delight Cafe

31-00 47 AVENUE, Queens, 11101

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · New York City health department

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
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
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
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.
Raw 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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jul 10, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)
Apr 23, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Mar 12, 2025	Grade Pending	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Aug 15, 2024	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	6 (5 critical)
Jun 26, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (3 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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