Chongqing Zaier

136-20 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11354
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Chongqing Zaier has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

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

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jul 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61
Apr 25, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chongqing Zaier last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chongqing Zaier on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chongqing Zaier?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chongqing Zaier.

How does Chongqing Zaier compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Chongqing Zaier most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Chongqing Zaier's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chongqing Zaier have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chongqing Zaier 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 Chongqing Zaier inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chongqing Zaier is inspected roughly once per year on average.