PROGRESO CAFE in Long Island City Hunters Point
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 18, 2024
Overview
Progreso Cafe in Long Island City has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2024. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection, scoring 13 points, though 6 of its 7 inspections this year did not result in a letter grade.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
PROGRESO CAFE in Long Island City Hunters Point: Emergency Closures (2)
PROGRESO CAFE in Long Island City Hunters Point: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 dispense...
GRADE P
Sep 30, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 25, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Package...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 25, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
Jul 5, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 33
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable c...
Jun 26, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 66
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refilla...
Jun 17, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refil...
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PROGRESO CAFE in Long Island City Hunters Point: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PROGRESO CAFE last inspected?
- PROGRESO CAFE was last inspected on December 18, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is PROGRESO CAFE's current health grade?
- PROGRESO CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has PROGRESO CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- PROGRESO 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 PROGRESO CAFE had?
- PROGRESO CAFE has 7 health inspections on record from June 2024 through December 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PROGRESO CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PROGRESO CAFE was 68 points on September 25, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.