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Ga Hwa Restaurant

29-32 UNION STREET, Queens, 11354

Should you eat here?

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

Last inspected Mar 12, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Mar 12, 2025

  • Raw 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.

    Critical

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

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

  • 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
Mar 12, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Dec 3, 2024Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection1
Jul 23, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)
Apr 19, 2023Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection0
Jan 30, 2023Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection7 (6 critical)
Mar 31, 2022Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)

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

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