Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
22
Last inspection
April 30, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 2
698 Cafe currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 30, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 22 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Non-Critical
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
April 30, 2026
- Date
- April 30, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 22
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Apr 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
698 Cafe received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2024 with a score of 22.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
698 Cafe's latest score: 22
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is 698 Cafe's current NYC health grade?
698 Cafe does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was 698 Cafe last inspected?
698 Cafe was last inspected on April 30, 2026.
What was 698 Cafe's latest inspection score?
698 Cafe's latest inspection score was 22 points.
How many violations did 698 Cafe have in its latest inspection?
698 Cafe had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is 698 Cafe located?
698 Cafe is located at 39-07 Prince Street in Queens, NY 11354.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50093984
Last updated: June 26, 2026