Smart 3 Cafe

168-45 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
Indian
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
47
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

SMART 3 CAFE in Queens, NY, received a high-risk rating during its most recent inspection on December 22, 2025, which included four critical and three minor violations. The inspection identified issues regarding hand washing facilities, the storage of wiping cloths, and the handling of pesticides. The facility has maintained a pattern of high-risk ratings across its ten recorded inspections.

10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
47
Sep 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
35
Aug 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
52
Jun 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
95
May 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
May 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
39
May 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
52
Apr 10, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Apr 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
45
Violations — Dec 22, 2025 Inspection
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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.
06C
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Critical
Not Critical