CAFE 9 in Queensbridge Ravenswood Dutch Kills
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026
📍 9-02 34 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11106 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Cafe 9 in Long Island City holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 6 points on its most recent inspection. The coffee and tea shop has maintained a perfect Grade A record across all 13 inspections dating back to 2025, with no emergency closures on file.
13
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
CAFE 9 in Queensbridge Ravenswood Dutch Kills: Full Inspection History (13 records)
GRADE A
Mar 31, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 6
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.
Violations:
06C
GRADE N
Jan 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
Jan 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
GRADE N
Jan 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
Jan 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
GRADE N
Jan 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with poss...
Jan 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
Jan 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Jan 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
GRADE N
Jan 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Jan 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
Jan 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where requ...
Jan 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair...
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CAFE 9 in Queensbridge Ravenswood Dutch Kills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE 9 last inspected?
- CAFE 9 was last inspected on March 31, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 6 points.
- What is CAFE 9's current health grade?
- CAFE 9 currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFE 9 had?
- CAFE 9 has 13 health inspections on record from January 2025 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE 9?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE 9 was 27 points on January 29, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE 9 ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAFE 9 has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.