Buen Cafe

3781 103rd St
Queens, NY 11368
(516) 667-4878

Current Inspection Grade: C
Current Grade: C
Last Graded: 10/18/2022
 
 

At A Glance

Buen Cafe has an average score of 34.67 from 3 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is higher than 27, which equates to having a C average. This shows that Buen Cafe may not be meeting the City and State guidelines for 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.

Inspection History

11/07/2022 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | Score: 22 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  2. (Critical) Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
  3. 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.
10/18/2022 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | Score: 53 | C
  1. (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  2. (Critical) Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
  3. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  4. (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  5. (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
  6. Thawing procedure improper.
  7. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  8. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  9. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
09/30/2022 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 29 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  2. (Critical) Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
  3. (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
  4. (Critical) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
  5. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  6. 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.

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