OUR BACKYARD CAFE in Queens, NY 11368 has a reported health inspection grade of A issued on , according to NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
The reported grade above comes from the inspection on . The latest visit is listed below.
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Unavailable
Inspection type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Marked critical
0
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
19-06Not Critical
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-10Not Critical
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
20-01Not Critical
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
20-04Not Critical
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-08Not Critical
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Official inspection record
Inspection history
NYC’s active-permit dataset publishes a limited history, generally up to three years before the most recent inspection.
Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionGrade A
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade A
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violation points
12
Grade date
Recorded citations
3
Marked critical
1
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
02BCritical
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
10ENot Critical
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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.
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
20-04Not Critical
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-06Not Critical
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspectionGrade B
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade B
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violation points
27
Grade date
Recorded citations
6
Marked critical
3
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
02BCritical
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06DCritical
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06ECritical
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
08CNot Critical
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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.
10HNot Critical
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionUngraded
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Unavailable
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violation points
35
Recorded citations
7
Marked critical
4
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
04NCritical
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.
05DCritical
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
06DCritical
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06FCritical
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
08ANot Critical
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
09ENot Critical
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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.
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspectionGrade B
Inspection date
Grade for this visit
Grade B
Inspection type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violation points
16
Grade date
Recorded citations
4
Marked critical
2
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
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.
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.
28-06Not Critical
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
20-01Not Critical
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-04Not Critical
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Reported action Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Recorded violations
04ACritical
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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.
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.
10GNot Critical
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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How results compare in ZIP 11368
191 of 239 establishments with a reported letter grade in this ZIP are graded A.
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