Latin American · Elmhurst
VANILLA CAFE health grade & inspection history
87-01 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Nov 5, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Nov 5, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
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.
Score trend
VANILLA CAFE inspection history
1 more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 20, 2024 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Aug 7, 2024 | — | 38 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 16, 2023 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Oct 16, 2023 | — | 36 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 15, 2023 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 13, 2023 | — | 25 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial 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.
- 10FRecorded in 6 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.
- 08ARecorded in 5 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04NRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 02GRecorded in 3 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.
- 04MRecorded in 2 inspections
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Official location
VANILLA CAFE on the map
Common questions
VANILLA CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for VANILLA CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Nov 5, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was VANILLA CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Nov 5, 2025.
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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