Sunshine Coffee
10-12 37 AVENUE, Queens, 11101
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 5, 2026
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.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.
CriticalA 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 staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 9 (7 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 25 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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