CANCUN CAFE in Woodhaven
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 11, 2025
📍 86-05 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11421 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Cancun Cafe in Woodhaven holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 11 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, despite receiving Grade A on both of its graded inspections across 8 total visits.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
CANCUN CAFE in Woodhaven: Emergency Closures (2)
CANCUN CAFE in Woodhaven: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Feb 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
GRADE P
Oct 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
Oct 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Establishme...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
GRADE A
Sep 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Nov 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or n...
Nov 9, 2022
— 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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any...
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CANCUN CAFE in Woodhaven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CANCUN CAFE last inspected?
- CANCUN CAFE was last inspected on February 11, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is CANCUN CAFE's current health grade?
- CANCUN CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CANCUN CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- CANCUN 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 CANCUN CAFE had?
- CANCUN CAFE has 8 health inspections on record from November 2022 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CANCUN CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CANCUN CAFE was 59 points on October 9, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.