Best 164

36-11 164 Street, Queens, NY 11358

Korean

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2020

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Best 164 since Mar 5, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Best 164's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2020

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Ashtrays in smoke-free area

15F1

Jan 6, 2019

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best 164 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best 164 on file is from Mar 5, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Best 164 compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Best 164 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Best 164's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best 164 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best 164 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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