Qahwah House
162 BEDFORD AVENUE, 11249
Coffee/Tea
3477991776
ZScore: 32
Last inspected: June 26, 2026
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
June 26, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
ZScore: 32
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
06CFood, 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.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
10FNon-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.
May 11, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
16-03Caloric 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.
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.
May 11, 2026
Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
16-03Caloric 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.
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.
May 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 15
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
16-03Caloric 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.
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.
January 7, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
10FNon-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.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
January 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
10FNon-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.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
June 25, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
N
April 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 22
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10FNon-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.
December 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
CScore: 55
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
09BThawing procedure improper.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
May 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 18
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
February 2, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 12
02GCold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
January 25, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 0
02BHot food item not held at or above 140º F.
02GCold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.