CAFE 1 OF A KIND in Douglaston Little Neck
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Dec 13, 2025
📍 255-13 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11362 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Cafe 1 of a Kind in Douglaston, Queens has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 2 points across 11 inspections between 2022 and 2025, though it received one Grade A result during this period.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
CAFE 1 OF A KIND in Douglaston Little Neck: Emergency Closures (2)
CAFE 1 OF A KIND in Douglaston Little Neck: Full Inspection History (11 records)
Dec 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
Dec 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
Dec 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
Dec 13, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE Z
Mar 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
Mar 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 84
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and d...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 84
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...
Mar 5, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation,...
Jun 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurr...
Jun 17, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot hold...
GRADE A
Sep 30, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
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CAFE 1 OF A KIND in Douglaston Little Neck: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE 1 OF A KIND last inspected?
- CAFE 1 OF A KIND was last inspected on December 13, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 37 points.
- What is CAFE 1 OF A KIND's current health grade?
- CAFE 1 OF A KIND currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has CAFE 1 OF A KIND been closed by NYC Health?
- CAFE 1 OF A KIND 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 CAFE 1 OF A KIND had?
- CAFE 1 OF A KIND has 11 health inspections on record from September 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE 1 OF A KIND?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE 1 OF A KIND was 84 points on March 5, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.