Gyu-kaku
44-45 21 STREET, Queens, 11101
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 7, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 7, 2025
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2025 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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