New Imperial Taste
221-42 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY, Queens, 11364
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (9 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Oct 31, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 31, 2025
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.
A 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.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| May 8, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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.
- 6 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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