Inspection conducted Sep 30, 2025 · Data released by DOHMH Mar 3, 2026
CRITICAL VIOLATIONS
Analaigh Cited for Critical Violations - Queens
Published March 3, 2026 9:35 PM
46-04 SKILLMAN AVENUE, Queens, NY 11104 · Coffee/Tea
125
Violation Score A: 0-13 · B: 14-27 · C: 28+
Queens, NY — Analaigh, a coffee and tea establishment at 46-04 Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside, Queens, received a score of 125 on a New York City health inspection, according to public records released by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). The inspection, conducted on September 30, 2025, identified two critical violations and no non-critical violations. The score of 125 places the establishment well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C designation.
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The DOHMH record indicates that violations were cited but does not list an immediate closure action for this inspection. The data was released publicly on March 3, 2026, approximately five months after the inspection took place.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented two critical violations during the September 2025 inspection.
The first violation, cited under Code 05F, noted insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage, or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures. TCS foods include items such as dairy products, prepared beverages with milk, and other perishable goods that must be kept either above 140°F for hot holding or below 41°F for cold holding. Without adequate equipment to maintain these temperatures, such foods can enter the "danger zone" between 41°F and 140°F, where bacteria can multiply rapidly.
The second violation, cited under Code 05E, identified that a toilet facility was not provided for employees or patrons as required, or that a shared patron-employee toilet was accessed through a kitchen, food preparation area, storage area, or utensil washing area. This configuration raises concerns about cross-contamination, as individuals must pass through areas where food is handled or stored to access restroom facilities.
The combined point total of 125 is notably high. For context, a restaurant receiving a score of 0 to 13 earns a Grade A, while scores of 28 or above result in a Grade C. A score of 125 suggests significant point deductions across the cited violation categories.
Food Safety Context
New York City restaurant inspections are governed by NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes standards for food safety, sanitation, and facility requirements. The FDA Food Code, which serves as a model for local regulations, specifies that TCS foods must be maintained at proper temperatures throughout storage, preparation, and service to prevent the growth of harmful pathogens.
The temperature control violation is particularly relevant for a coffee and tea establishment, where dairy products such as milk and cream are commonly used. If these items are not stored at or below 41°F, they can support the growth of bacteria including Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli. The FDA Food Code emphasizes that proper refrigeration and holding equipment is a fundamental requirement for any food service establishment handling TCS foods.
The toilet access violation addresses facility design standards intended to prevent contamination pathways between restroom areas and food handling zones. NYC Health Code requires that restrooms be accessible without passing through food preparation, storage, or utensil washing areas to minimize the risk of cross-contamination.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH public database for this establishment at this location. This may indicate that the September 30, 2025 inspection was the facility's first recorded inspection, or that the business is relatively new to this address.
September 30, 2025: Score 125 (Grade C), two critical violations cited
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores. Lower scores indicate fewer violations and better compliance:
Grade A: 0 to 13 points
Grade B: 14 to 27 points
Grade C: 28 or more points
A score of 125 falls significantly above the Grade C threshold. Restaurants that receive a Grade C on an initial inspection are entitled to a re-inspection, during which they have the opportunity to correct violations and potentially improve their score.
Consumers can look up the latest inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH public database or by checking the letter grade posted at the establishment's entrance. Inspection records for Analaigh and all other NYC restaurants are available at the DOHMH restaurant inspection portal.
CRITICAL Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food. (Code 05C)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 06C)
CRITICAL Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures (Code 05F)
CRITICAL Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area. (Code 05E)
CRITICAL No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. (Code 05H)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 06C)
CRITICAL Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures (Code 05F)
CRITICAL Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food. (Code 05C)
Non-Critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. (Code 09E)
CRITICAL Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area. (Code 05E)
Non-Critical “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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. (Code 28-06)
Non-Critical 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. (Code 10B)
Non-Critical “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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical “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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical “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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. (Code 09E)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 06C)
Non-Critical 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. (Code 10B)
CRITICAL No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. (Code 05H)
Non-Critical “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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical “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. (Code 20-04)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 06C)
Non-Critical 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. (Code 10B)
Non-Critical “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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. (Code 28-06)
Non-Critical “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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical 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. (Code 10B)
Non-Critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. (Code 28-06)
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection data from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), released under the NYC Open Data program.
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Regulatory References: NYC Health Code Article 81, FDA Food Code (2022). NYC Restaurant Inspections is an independent public data reporting service. We are not affiliated with the City of New York.
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