health inspection grade · Bayside-Bayside Hills · Queens
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gradeGrade pending
inspection score54 pts
critical violations5
last inspectedMarch 16, 2026
address208-03 35 Avenue, Queens 11361
cuisineCoffee/Tea
phone6468985181
⏳ the city lists this spot as grade pending — it hasn't been given a grade yet.
Is Espurresso Cat Cafe clean?
New York currently lists Espurresso Cat Cafe as grade pending, following an inspection on March 16, 2026 that scored 54 points. The city has not posted a letter yet, and it will not until a re-inspection settles it.
What did inspectors find at Espurresso Cat Cafe?
These are the violations recorded at the most recent inspection on March 16, 2026, in plain English, with the city's own wording underneath.
🍽️food left out / unprotectedcritical
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.
🧽surfaces not properly sanitizedcritical
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
🍽️dishwashing setup off
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.
⚠️Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
🛠️facility / equipment issue
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
⚠️“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.
“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.
🛠️surfaces / setup not up to code
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.
⚠️Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
🚰facility hygiene issuecritical
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
🍴utensils stored sketchycritical
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
🚿plumbing acting up
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.
🚰handwashing sink issuescritical
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
When was Espurresso Cat Cafe last inspected?
Espurresso Cat Cafe has 1 inspection on record going back to March 16, 2026, averaging 54 points.
New York City health inspectors score violations in points, and lower is better: 0–13 points earns an A, 14–27 a B, and 28 or more a C. Every restaurant is inspected at least once a year, and the letter has to be posted in the window. A restaurant that scores 14 or more on the first inspection of a cycle does not get a letter right away — it stays “Grade Pending” until a re-inspection settles it, which is why some spots here show an hourglass instead of a letter. Cooked only ever shows a letter the city actually posted; we never infer one from a score.
Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) via NYC Open Data. Cooked refreshes this data daily — this listing's most recent inspection is dated March 16, 2026. Inspection results describe one moment in a kitchen's life, not a permanent verdict.