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A Live Kitchen

227-16 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2022, A Live Kitchen has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
55
Sep 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
90
May 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Dec 29, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Live Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A Live Kitchen on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A Live Kitchen?

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 A Live Kitchen.

How does A Live Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

A Live Kitchen most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has A Live Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at A Live Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at A Live Kitchen 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 A Live Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A Live Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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