CHAKRA CAFE in Sunnyside
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 8, 2025
📍 44-01 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11104 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Chakra Cafe in Sunnyside holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 10 points. Despite the Grade A rating, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, though it has maintained Grade A on 4 of its 10 inspections over that period.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
4
Grade A Inspections
CHAKRA CAFE in Sunnyside: Emergency Closures (2)
CHAKRA CAFE in Sunnyside: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Apr 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE A
Jun 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
GRADE A
Feb 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each ...
Feb 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Food contact surface not properly wa...
Jul 25, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Violations:
06C
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 19, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 0
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nu...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 19, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 0
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Jul 11, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 0
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 A
May 23, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 º...
Apr 25, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cl...
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CHAKRA CAFE in Sunnyside: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHAKRA CAFE last inspected?
- CHAKRA CAFE was last inspected on April 8, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is CHAKRA CAFE's current health grade?
- CHAKRA CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CHAKRA CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- CHAKRA 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 CHAKRA CAFE had?
- CHAKRA CAFE has 10 health inspections on record from April 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHAKRA CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHAKRA CAFE was 29 points on April 25, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.