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 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
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 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did CATALPA HOUSE COFFEE SHOP have?
CATALPA HOUSE COFFEE SHOP had 1 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 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants