Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters
28-10 JACKSON AVENUE, Queens, 11101
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 14, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| May 13, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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