Best Salad Bar

90-40 160 Street, Queens, NY 11432
American
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Best Salad Bar stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Mar 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Jun 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Jun 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Salad Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Salad Bar on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Salad Bar?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Best Salad Bar.

How does Best Salad Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Best Salad Bar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Salad Bar 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 Best Salad Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Salad Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.