Cookerz Blend

217-84 Hempstead Avenue, Queens, NY 11429

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Cookerz Blend has been inspected four times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after four on the prior visit.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06D

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

Dec 5, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Aug 10, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

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

08A

May 24, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

04N

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

08A

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cookerz Blend last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cookerz Blend on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cookerz Blend?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cookerz Blend.

How does Cookerz Blend compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Cookerz Blend's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cookerz Blend 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 Cookerz Blend inspected?

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

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