2123 21st Ave
Queens, NY 11105
(718) 578-0351
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
Red And Black Cafe has an average score of 13.67 from 3 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is under 14, which equates to having an A average. This shows that Red And Black Cafe consistently maintains a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
Inspection History
08/16/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 7 | A
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
10/17/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 27 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- (Critical) Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08/23/2021 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 7 | A
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.
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