Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
June 17, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
Cafe 48 currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 17, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 17, 2026
- Date
- June 17, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
10 inspections
Jun 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 26, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Feb 24, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
Feb 19, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Dec 31, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
May 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe 48's most recent graded inspection in June 2026 was a A, after a C in February 2026.
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 48's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe 48's current NYC health grade?
Cafe 48 currently has a A grade.
When was Cafe 48 last inspected?
Cafe 48 was last inspected on June 17, 2026.
What was Cafe 48's latest inspection score?
Cafe 48's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Cafe 48 have in its latest inspection?
Cafe 48 had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Cafe 48 located?
Cafe 48 is located at 212-09 48th Avenue in Queens, NY 11364.
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: 50142455
Last updated: July 3, 2026