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Bukas Cafe: health inspection history
56-14 Van Horn Street, New York City, NY 11373
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- Address
- 56-14 Van Horn Street, New York City, NY 11373
- Borough
- Queens
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Coffee/Tea
- Most recent grade
- Not Yet Graded
- Latest inspection
- Dec 29, 2025 (Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection)
- Records shown
- 3 inspections, Dec 19, 2025 to Dec 29, 2025
Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 7 violations, of which 3 were flagged critical.
Inspection history
Dec 29, 2025 Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 11Grade: Not Yet GradedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 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.
- 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.
- 06CCritical 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.
Dec 19, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 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.
Dec 19, 2025 Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 36Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06CCritical 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.
- 28-06Not critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- 05FCritical Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.