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Bad Habits

32-03 Broadway, Queens, NY 11106
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Bad Habits, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 21, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.

“Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

3
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
50
Jan 18, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Dec 7, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 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
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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.
04J
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bad Habits last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bad Habits on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bad Habits?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bad Habits.

How does Bad Habits compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Bad Habits most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Bad Habits' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bad Habits 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.

How often is Bad Habits inspected?

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

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