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123 Ramen

42-05 35 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at 123 Ramen stretching back to 2022. On Feb 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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.
10F
82
Jun 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.
10F
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
90
Mar 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10F
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not posted.
20-06
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
43
May 26, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
82
May 16, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
04J
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
06F
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20D
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
43
Feb 16, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Covered garbage receptacle not provided or inadequate, except that garbage receptacle may be uncovered during active use. garbage storage area not properly constructed or maintained; grinder or compactor dirty.
08B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 123 Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 123 Ramen on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 123 Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 123 Ramen.

How does 123 Ramen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

123 Ramen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has 123 Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 123 Ramen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 123 Ramen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 123 Ramen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 123 Ramen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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