Stepping Stone Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 2-20 Malt Drive, Queens, NY 11101
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
February 19, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 4
Stepping Stone Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 19, 2026 found 5 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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
- Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
- Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
- 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
February 19, 2026
- Date
- February 19, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (2 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Stepping Stone Cafe received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in February 2026 with a score of 13.
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.
Stepping Stone Cafe's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stepping Stone Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Stepping Stone Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Stepping Stone Cafe last inspected?
Stepping Stone Cafe was last inspected on February 19, 2026.
What was Stepping Stone Cafe's latest inspection score?
Stepping Stone Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Stepping Stone Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Stepping Stone Cafe had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Stepping Stone Cafe located?
Stepping Stone Cafe is located at 2-20 Malt Drive in Queens, NY 11101.
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: 50161283
Last updated: July 3, 2026