Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
29
Last inspection
June 1, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
24 / 5
Cafe Rae's currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 1, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 29 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
June 1, 2026
- Date
- June 1, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 29
- Critical points
- 24
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 1, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Rae's has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and October 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its October 2023 score of 10.
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.
Cafe Rae's's latest score: 29
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Rae's's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Rae's does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Cafe Rae's last inspected?
Cafe Rae's was last inspected on June 1, 2026.
What was Cafe Rae's's latest inspection score?
Cafe Rae's's latest inspection score was 29 points.
How many violations did Cafe Rae's have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Rae's had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Cafe Rae's located?
Cafe Rae's is located at 82-29 164th Street in Queens, NY 11432.
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: 50045196
Last updated: June 26, 2026