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Bel Aire Diner

31-91 21 STREET, Queens, 11106

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 15, 2026

  • 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.

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

  • 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

DateResultTypeViolations
May 15, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Mar 31, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection9 (5 critical)
Dec 6, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Jun 24, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

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

  • 6 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
  • 6 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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