Belvedere Restaurant

218-54 Hempstead Avenue, Queens, NY 11429
American
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Belvedere Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 26, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Belvedere Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
May 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Mar 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Belvedere Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Belvedere Restaurant on file is from Nov 26, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Belvedere Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Belvedere Restaurant.

How does Belvedere Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Belvedere Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Belvedere Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Belvedere Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Belvedere Restaurant 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 Belvedere Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Belvedere Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.