Grade CChinese

Ka Lok Kitchen

134-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11354

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 4, 2026 · New York City health department

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 staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Apr 4, 2026	Grade Pending	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)
Oct 2, 2025	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	7 (3 critical)
Aug 5, 2025	Grade Pending	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	0
Jun 27, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (4 critical)
Sep 13, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection	3 (2 critical)
Aug 31, 2023	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	9 (6 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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