Azure Seafood Restaurant

36-35 Main Street, Queens, NY 11354

Chinese

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: B

The inspection history at Azure Seafood Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 16, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 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

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

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

Mar 27, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

06C

02G

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

10F

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Azure Seafood Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Azure Seafood Restaurant on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Azure Seafood Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Azure Seafood Restaurant.

How does Azure Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Azure Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Azure Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Azure Seafood Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Azure Seafood Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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