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Butter Better Cafe

Name: Butter Better Cafe
Address: 42-09 162 Street, NYC, NY, 11358, US
Telephone: (929) 365-1996

42-09 162 Street, Queens, NY 11358

Coffee/Tea East Flushing (929) 365-1996

Not yet graded

Butter Better Cafe was last inspected on November 19, 2025 and scored 4 points (A range). Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

November 19, 2025 · Pre-permit (Non-operational) · Re-inspection

Score: 4 points (A range)

1 general

GeneralFacility upkeep

Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

Official wording (code 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.

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

Jul 15, 2025 41 41 points (C range)

Pre-permit (Non-operational) · Initial Inspection

Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.
2 critical2 general Show violations
- CriticalFood handling
  
  No working thermometer was available to check food temperatures.
  
  Official wording (code 04J)
  Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- CriticalFacility
  
  No approved procedure for refilling reusable containers.
  
  Official wording (code 05H)
  No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.
  
  Official wording (code 10G)
  Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
  
  Official wording (code 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.
Jul 15, 2025 –

Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection
1 paperwork Show violations
- PaperworkSigns & paperwork
  
  Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.
  
  Official wording (code 20-04)
  “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.