Sweetory
71-28 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, 11372
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 years ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 28, 2024 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 28, 2024
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.
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.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 6 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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