Basil Brick Oven

28-17 Astoria Boulevard, Queens, NY 11102

Italian

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Basil Brick Oven, the earliest from 2022. Basil Brick Oven was last inspected on Jul 25, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Basil Brick Oven's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Mar 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06E

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Feb 1, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jan 27, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

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

10D

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Jan 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Basil Brick Oven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Basil Brick Oven on file is from Jul 25, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Basil Brick Oven?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Basil Brick Oven.

How does Basil Brick Oven compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Basil Brick Oven most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Basil Brick Oven's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Basil Brick Oven have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Basil Brick Oven means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Basil Brick Oven inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Basil Brick Oven is inspected around two times per year on average.

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