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Adela's Cafe Restaurant: health inspection history

94-01 37 Avenue, New York City, NY 11372

An inspection is a dated snapshot of what an inspector observed on one day. It is not a guarantee of current conditions. Labels and scores below are the NYC Health Department's own terms; see how to read them.
Address
94-01 37 Avenue, New York City, NY 11372
Borough
Queens
Cuisine (as listed)
Latin American
Most recent grade
Grade Pending issued Jan 6, 2026
Latest inspection
Jan 6, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown
7 inspections, Mar 6, 2024 to Jan 6, 2026

Across these 7 inspection records, the health department cited 22 violations, of which 12 were flagged critical.

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Inspection history

Jan 6, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 27Grade: Grade PendingViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10BNot critical 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.
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  • 02GCritical 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.
  • 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
  • 09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Jan 6, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 19-05Not critical Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
  • 19-10Not critical Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

Nov 24, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 22Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
  • 04JCritical 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.
  • 06ACritical Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Nov 4, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Mar 27, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  • 09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Mar 6, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 21Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • 10FNot critical 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.
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Mar 6, 2024 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.