New York City, NY - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Off Peak Coffee on 08/07/2025.
The dining establishment functions from 38-21 Main Street in Long Island City, a well-trafficked section of New York City recognized for its restaurant culture.
According to inspection records: "05e. Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area. (critical: crit." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Food safety experts emphasize that consistent sanitation practices prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The Food Safety Modernization Act provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
| INSPECTION TYPE | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| BUILDING | 38-21 |
| BORO | Queens |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/07/2025 |
| Community Board | 407 |
| VIOLATION CODE | 05E |
| ZIPCODE | 11354 |
| Council District | 20 |
| BIN | 4534816 |
| Longitude | -73.830655465174 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Coffee/Tea |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| GRADE DATE | 08/07/2025 |
| Census Tract | 087100 |
| CRITICAL FLAG | Critical |
| DBA | OFF PEAK COFFEE |
| VIOLATION DESCRIPTION | Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen; food prep or storage area or utensil washing area. |
| NTA | QN22 |
| PHONE | 6467196814 |
| GRADE | Z |
| BBL | 4049787501 |
| SCORE | 28 |
| Latitude | 40.760636378753 |
| CAMIS | 50166819 |
| STREET | MAIN STREET |
This inspection was conducted on August 7, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area..
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.
