Jia Young Cafe
161-20 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11358
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 16, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 16, 2025
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| May 24, 2023 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 9 (6 critical) |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×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.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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