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122-21 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens, 11434

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Feb 25, 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 cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Feb 25, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Jan 5, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)
Jan 13, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1
May 31, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection0
May 29, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Mar 21, 2023Grade AAdministrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

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

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

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