Grade ACoffee/TeaNo recent inspection

Y J Coffee Shop

38-01 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens, 11103

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 22, 2025 · New York City health department

Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
May 22, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)
Dec 18, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3
Jun 23, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)
Jun 13, 2022	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	1 (1 critical)

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

3×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.

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