Grade AChinese

Gookies Kitchen

234-20 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens, 11422

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · New York City health department

A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Critical
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
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.
Critical
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
May 12, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (4 critical)
Aug 4, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection	1
Jul 29, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (3 critical)
Feb 26, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)
Sep 1, 2023	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)

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.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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