Playground
71-30 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, 11372
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 9, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 9, 2025
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 0 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 6 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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