Cove Restaurant

243-10 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11422

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Nov 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Cove Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

04L

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

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

Jun 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

04H

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cove Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cove Restaurant on file is from Nov 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Cove Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cove Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Cove Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cove Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cove Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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