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Bakery Products/Desserts · Flushing-Willets Point
TONG'S CAFE health grade & inspection history
41-51 MAIN STREET, Queens, NY 11355
13
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 41% of comparable Queens inspections Local context Same as the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jun 25, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jun 25, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04NCritical violation
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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
TONG'S CAFE inspection history
18 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| May 14, 2026 | — | 31 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 21, 2025 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 25, 2023 | B | 24 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 04LRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
TONG'S CAFE on the map
Common questions
TONG'S CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for TONG'S CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jun 25, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was TONG'S CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 25, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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