Bar Burger

85-16 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Bar Burger has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
May 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations.
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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, 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
47
May 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar Burger on file is from Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar Burger?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bar Burger.

How does Bar Burger compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Bar Burger most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Bar Burger's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bar Burger have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bar Burger 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 Bar Burger inspected?

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