FOCA CAFE in North Corona
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 2, 2025
📍 98-09 37 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11368 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Foca Cafe in North Corona has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection, scoring 13 points, though it has received a Grade C on one of its 6 inspections over the past two years.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
FOCA CAFE in North Corona: Emergency Closures (2)
FOCA CAFE in North Corona: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Apr 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solutio...
GRADE C
Aug 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 47
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a f...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 47
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Violations:
05H
Jul 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sea...
GRADE A
Mar 29, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Non-food contact surf...
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FOCA CAFE in North Corona: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FOCA CAFE last inspected?
- FOCA CAFE was last inspected on April 2, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is FOCA CAFE's current health grade?
- FOCA CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has FOCA CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- FOCA 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 FOCA CAFE had?
- FOCA CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from March 2023 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at FOCA CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FOCA CAFE was 50 points on July 18, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.