Burger City

62-20 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
American
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Burger City, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been cold TCS food item held above 41 °F, showing up two times.

Burger City's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
74
Nov 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor 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
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
78
Jul 13, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor 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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger City on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger City?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger City.

How does Burger City compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Burger City most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Burger City's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burger City have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger City 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 Burger City inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger City is inspected roughly once per year on average.