A

Latin American · Elmhurst

VANILLA CAFE health grade & inspection history

87-01 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372

12 latest violation-point score

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

Nov 5, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 04N
    Critical 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Nov 5, 2025A122Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Nov 20, 2024A113Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Aug 7, 2024387Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Nov 16, 2023A123Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Oct 16, 2023367Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jun 15, 2023A133Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Apr 13, 2023256Cycle 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.

  • 10F
    Recorded 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.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 5 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 04N
    Recorded 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.

  • 02G
    Recorded 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.

  • 04M
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 06C
    Recorded 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.

  • 10B
    Recorded 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.

  • 02B
    Recorded 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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