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5 Star Banquet

13-05 43 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
Indian
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, 5 Star Banquet has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which 5 Star Banquet's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
05D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
64
Nov 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
05D
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
47
May 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
41
Mar 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
06A
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5 Star Banquet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 5 Star Banquet on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 5 Star Banquet?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 5 Star Banquet.

How does 5 Star Banquet compare to other restaurants in Queens?

5 Star Banquet most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has 5 Star Banquet's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 5 Star Banquet have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 5 Star Banquet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 5 Star Banquet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 5 Star Banquet is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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