Briarwood Cafe Health Inspection Grade
American · 138-49 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11435
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
November 18, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Briarwood Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 18, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Non-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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
November 18, 2025
- Date
- November 18, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Nov 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 19, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Briarwood Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and August 2025. Its latest score was 9, slightly higher than its August 2025 score of 7.
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.
Briarwood Cafe's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briarwood Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Briarwood Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Briarwood Cafe last inspected?
Briarwood Cafe was last inspected on November 18, 2025.
What was Briarwood Cafe's latest inspection score?
Briarwood Cafe's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Briarwood Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Briarwood Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Briarwood Cafe located?
Briarwood Cafe is located at 138-49 Queens Boulevard in Queens, NY 11435.
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: 50044423
Last updated: June 26, 2026