Shimen Restaurant
42-79A MAIN STREET, Queens, 11355
Should you eat here?
Caution — Grade C at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 15, 2026
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (6 critical) |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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