AVENUE CAFE in Astoria (Central)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026
📍 35-27 30 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11103 ·
🍽️ Mediterranean
Overview
Avenue Cafe in Astoria has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 4 across 11 inspections, including 2 Grade A results and 1 Grade C result on record.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
AVENUE CAFE in Astoria (Central): Emergency Closures (2)
AVENUE CAFE in Astoria (Central): Full Inspection History (11 records)
Jan 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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...
Violations:
05D
GRADE Z
Oct 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 56
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 56
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
Sep 20, 2025
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
Sep 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 72
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated wit...
GRADE C
Jun 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 50
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where requi...
Apr 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Mar 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow preventi...
Jun 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, conta...
GRADE A
Jan 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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AVENUE CAFE in Astoria (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was AVENUE CAFE last inspected?
- AVENUE CAFE was last inspected on January 6, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is AVENUE CAFE's current health grade?
- AVENUE CAFE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has AVENUE CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- AVENUE CAFE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has AVENUE CAFE had?
- AVENUE CAFE has 11 health inspections on record from January 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at AVENUE CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at AVENUE CAFE was 72 points on September 18, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.