New York City, NY - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Sweet Cats Cafe on 08/04/2025.
Located in the heart of Hillcrest, Sweet Cats Cafe operates from a prominent location at 16817 Union Tpke Queens Ny, making it easily accessible to area customers.
Inspectors documented: "04m. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. (critical: critical). 06d. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contami." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
Among the findings were infractions involving pest control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive pest control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. The FDA Pest Control Guidelines offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Among the findings were infractions involving sanitation, a key component of food safety protocols.
Food safety experts emphasize that consistent sanitation practices prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. Per FDA Sanitation Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
These types of violations require attention to maintain compliance standards for the establishment and its customers. Health officials note that addressing such conditions helps maintain public confidence in food service establishments.
City health officials have required that Sweet Cats Cafe promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.
Regular health inspections serve as critical safeguards for public health in New York City's dining landscape. Transparency in reporting inspection findings ensures that community members can make informed decisions about their dining options.
| Latitude | 40.723016591607 |
| NTA | QN38 |
| BORO | Queens |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| ZIPCODE | 11366 |
| Longitude | -73.799973989134 |
| SCORE | 20 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Coffee/Tea |
| BUILDING | 16817 |
| GRADE DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| Council District | 24 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| STREET | UNION TPKE |
| CAMIS | 50073680 |
| BBL | 4070040001 |
| Community Board | 408 |
| Census Tract | 124100 |
| PHONE | 9292183130 |
| GRADE | Z |
| BIN | 4151767 |
| DBA | SWEET CATS CAFE |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04M; 06D; 08A; 10F |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04M: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. || 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 10F: 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. |
This inspection was conducted on August 4, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 04M: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 10F: 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..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
