Arepalicious
137-20 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens, 11417
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 17, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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 history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Jun 15, 2024 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 16 rodent inspections on record, 11 finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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