Beach Dunes Eatery and Arts

45-19 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Queens, NY 11691
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Beach Dunes Eatery and Arts four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
82
Sep 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 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
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
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
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
55
Mar 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Jan 12, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beach Dunes Eatery and Arts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beach Dunes Eatery and Arts on file is from Dec 30, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beach Dunes Eatery and Arts?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beach Dunes Eatery and Arts.

How does Beach Dunes Eatery and Arts compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Beach Dunes Eatery and Arts most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Beach Dunes Eatery and Arts's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beach Dunes Eatery and Arts have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beach Dunes Eatery and Arts 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 Beach Dunes Eatery and Arts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beach Dunes Eatery and Arts is inspected roughly once per year on average.