CATALPA HOUSE COFFEE SHOP

GRADE N

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Overview

CATALPA HOUSE COFFEE SHOP in Queens underwent a NYC health inspection on April 29, 2026 and scored 51 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
68-51 FRESH POND ROAD
Queens, NY 11385
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
9 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10D

NYC Health Code Violation 10D

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 10D to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 10G

Dishwashing facilities inadequate

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Inadequate dishwashing spreads bacteria across all utensils and tableware

📋 Code Requirements

Three-compartment sink or approved dishwasher; proper wash, rinse, sanitize procedures

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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CATALPA HOUSE COFFEE SHOP — Inspection Questions

Did CATALPA HOUSE COFFEE SHOP pass their NYC health inspection on April 29, 2026?
CATALPA HOUSE COFFEE SHOP underwent inspection on April 29, 2026 with a score of 51 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did CATALPA HOUSE COFFEE SHOP have?
CATALPA HOUSE COFFEE SHOP had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 10D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10D (NYC Health Code Violation 10D) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 10D to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 10G mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10G (Dishwashing facilities inadequate) is a major violation. Proper warewashing facilities and procedures required to sanitize equipment Inadequate dishwashing spreads bacteria across all utensils and tableware