Great East Chinese Cuisine
29-30A 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 Aug 4, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 4, 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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 10 (7 critical) |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 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.
- 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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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