BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR in Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025
📍 82-63 BROADWAY, Queens, NY 11373 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Blue Cafe Restaurant & Bar in Elmhurst currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 6 inspections between 2023 and 2025. The restaurant received one Grade B result and has not been subject to emergency closure.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Nov 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or le...
Nov 12, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Violations:
19-10
Sep 15, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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 wat...
Sep 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Violations:
04M
GRADE B
Apr 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or p...
May 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
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.
No hand washing facili...
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BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR last inspected?
- BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR was last inspected on November 12, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 25 points.
- What is BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR's current health grade?
- BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR had?
- BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR has 6 health inspections on record from May 2023 through November 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR was 43 points on May 22, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR ever received a Grade C?
- No. BLUE CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.