Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen

42-44 Crescent Street, Queens, NY 11101

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to five violations previously.

Across the inspection history, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Sep 27, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / 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

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen.

How does Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen 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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