Grade BChinese

Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant

133-30 39 AVENUE, Queens, 11354

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 4, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 4, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    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.

    Critical
  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold 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.

    Critical
  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    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.

    Critical
  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical
  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Thawing procedure improper.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 4, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Sep 12, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1
Sep 10, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection8 (6 critical)
Jun 16, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (4 critical)
Dec 18, 2023Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (3 critical)
Apr 5, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 29 rodent inspections on record, 10 finding rat activity.
  • 6 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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