STEPPING STONE CAFE

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Overview

STEPPING STONE CAFE in Queens underwent a NYC health inspection on February 19, 2026. The inspection found 1 violation.

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Address
2-20 MALT DRIVE
Queens, NY
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
Facility History
12 inspections

Violations Cited

• MAJOR 16-03

NYC Health Code Violation 16-03

Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-03 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.

📋 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.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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STEPPING STONE CAFE — Inspection Questions

Did STEPPING STONE CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on February 19, 2026?
STEPPING STONE CAFE underwent inspection on February 19, 2026. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What does violation code 16-03 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 16-03 (NYC Health Code Violation 16-03) is a major violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-03 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.