Frank Ottomanelli's By The Water
52-10 CENTER BOULEVARD, Queens, 11101
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Sep 3, 2024 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 3, 2024
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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