Boston Market

106-24 71 Avenue, Queens, NY 11375

American

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2023

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Boston Market has been inspected five times since 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Boston Market dates to Dec 5, 2023.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Boston Market's latest score of 52 falls below the Queens average of 75. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.

16-03

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

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Sodium warning icon not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags for food items that contain 2300mg or more of sodium in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized

16-08

Oct 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

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

06D

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

10B

10F

Jul 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

06D

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

Food, food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

04F

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

06C

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Jul 29, 2021

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Market on file is from Dec 5, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Market?

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 Boston Market.

How does Boston Market compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Boston Market most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Boston Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boston Market have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Boston Market means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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