5 BURRO CAFE in Forest Hills
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026
📍 72-05 AUSTIN STREET, Queens, NY 11375 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Forest Hills-71st Avenue
Overview
5 Burro Cafe in Forest Hills holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
5 BURRO CAFE in Forest Hills: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Mar 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
Mar 23, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
Aug 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after ...
GRADE A
Dec 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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 accepta...
Jun 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required...
Jun 26, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
GRADE A
Dec 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination d...
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5 BURRO CAFE in Forest Hills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 5 BURRO CAFE last inspected?
- 5 BURRO CAFE was last inspected on March 23, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is 5 BURRO CAFE's current health grade?
- 5 BURRO CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has 5 BURRO CAFE had?
- 5 BURRO CAFE has 7 health inspections on record from December 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at 5 BURRO CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at 5 BURRO CAFE was 23 points on June 26, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has 5 BURRO CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. 5 BURRO CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.