Empanadas Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 56-27 Van Doren Street, Queens, NY 11368
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
N/A
Last inspection
September 26, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
1 / 4
Empanadas Cafe currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 26, 2025 found 5 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of no score posted.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 4 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.
Non-Critical
- Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
- Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Latest Inspection Details
September 26, 2025
- Date
- September 26, 2025
- Type
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- N/A
- Critical points
- 1
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (1 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Sep 26, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 7, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empanadas Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2024 and April 2023. Its latest score was 4, slightly higher than its April 2023 score of 3.
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.
Empanadas Cafe's latest score: N/A
Grade range: Not graded
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empanadas Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Empanadas Cafe does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Empanadas Cafe last inspected?
Empanadas Cafe was last inspected on September 26, 2025.
What was Empanadas Cafe's latest inspection score?
Empanadas Cafe does not have a latest inspection score posted in NYC Open Data.
How many violations did Empanadas Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Empanadas Cafe had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Empanadas Cafe located?
Empanadas Cafe is located at 56-27 Van Doren Street in Queens, NY 11368.
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: 41293435
Last updated: June 26, 2026