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CAFE RUBIO SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT

98-05 NORTHERN BOULEVARD Queens NY 11368

Health Inspection: violations

Score: 38

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-09-16; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

8 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-09-16), including 3 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-09-16: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 38. Violations were cited in the following area(s).

  • Critical: 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • Critical: 03B — Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
  • Critical: 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • Not Critical: 09E — Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
  • Not Critical: 10D — Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
  • Not Critical: 10E — Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
  • Not Critical: 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.
  • Not Critical: 10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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