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Buccaneer Diner

93-01 Astoria Boulevard, Queens, NY 11369
American
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Buccaneer Diner stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around four violations found each time.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Buccaneer Diner on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70
Jun 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
50
Feb 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.
06G
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
74
Feb 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
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
67
Aug 12, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64
May 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buccaneer Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buccaneer Diner on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buccaneer Diner?

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 Buccaneer Diner.

How does Buccaneer Diner compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Buccaneer Diner most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Buccaneer Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Buccaneer Diner have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Buccaneer Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Buccaneer Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Buccaneer Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.

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