CAFE 52 in Sunnyside
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 6, 2025
📍 51-29 43 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11377 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Cafe 52 in Sunnyside, Queens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections from 2022 to 2025, the restaurant has earned mixed results, with 1 Grade A, 2 Grade B, and 1 Grade C on record, and no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
CAFE 52 in Sunnyside: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Jan 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenanc...
GRADE B
Jan 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food ...
Jun 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 53
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 C
Feb 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Establishment is ...
Dec 20, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, inse...
GRADE B
Jan 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises an...
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CAFE 52 in Sunnyside: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE 52 last inspected?
- CAFE 52 was last inspected on January 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is CAFE 52's current health grade?
- CAFE 52 currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFE 52 had?
- CAFE 52 has 6 health inspections on record from January 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE 52?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE 52 was 53 points on June 14, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE 52 ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. CAFE 52 has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.