Don Alex
106-26 CORONA AVENUE, Queens, 11368
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (3 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 14, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 15 (6 critical) |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 10 (5 critical) |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 10 (6 critical) |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 12 (7 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 8×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 6×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 6×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 4×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 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×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 19 rodent inspections on record, 15 finding rat activity.
- 16 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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