Basement Bar

35-12 Farrington Street, Queens, NY 11354
Bottled Beverages
Last inspected: May 24, 2024
41
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: C

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from May 24, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The most recent inspection turned up eight violations, more than the six found previously.

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

2
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 24, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
15-39
41
Dec 2, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
15-39
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Basement Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Basement Bar on file is from May 24, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Basement Bar?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Basement Bar.

How does Basement Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Basement Bar most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Basement Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Basement Bar have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Basement Bar 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.