American · New York City, NY

Sweet Avenue

40-05 Queens Boulevard

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Sweet Avenue last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 15, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 13).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Jun 13, 2024 to Jan 15, 2026.
Has Sweet Avenue ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 13, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jan 15, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 04HFood temperature

Official Wording

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 06DContamination

Official Wording

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jun 13, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 7 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 04OOther

Official Wording

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 10DFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source

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