Max's Restaurant
40-09 69 STREET, Queens, 11377
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 8, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 8, 2025
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalA 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.
A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| May 28, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 22, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| May 9, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 7 (6 critical) |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| May 9, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection | 11 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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