Copper Kettle

50-24 Skillman Avenue, Queens, NY 11377

Irish

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Copper Kettle, the earliest from 2023. On Nov 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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

May 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

04K

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

08A

Mar 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

10B

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

10G

Apr 7, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

04L

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Copper Kettle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Copper Kettle on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Copper Kettle?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Copper Kettle.

How does Copper Kettle compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Copper Kettle's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Copper Kettle 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 Copper Kettle inspected?

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

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