EL BUDARE CAFE in Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025
📍 94-06 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372
Overview
El Budare Cafe in Elmhurst has not yet received a letter grade from NYC DOHMH. The restaurant's most recent inspection in 2025 resulted in a score of 18 points, which is pending grade assignment. With 12 inspections completed in 2025 and no emergency closures on record, the establishment is currently awaiting final grading determination.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
EL BUDARE CAFE in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (12 records)
Dec 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary devic...
Dec 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary devic...
Dec 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary devic...
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reu...
Dec 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Violations:
19-05
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Violations:
10H
Dec 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Violations:
02H
Dec 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70...
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Violations:
02H
Dec 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
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EL BUDARE CAFE in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL BUDARE CAFE last inspected?
- EL BUDARE CAFE was last inspected on December 10, 2025 (Grade N).
- What is EL BUDARE CAFE's current health grade?
- EL BUDARE CAFE currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has EL BUDARE CAFE had?
- EL BUDARE CAFE has 12 health inspections on record.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL BUDARE CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL BUDARE CAFE was 18 points on December 10, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL BUDARE CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL BUDARE CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.