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Creole Plate

233-06 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11422
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Creole Plate has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Creole Plate is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
78
Sep 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Mar 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
55
Nov 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jun 24, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.
10E
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Creole Plate last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Creole Plate on file is from Apr 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Creole Plate?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Creole Plate.

How does Creole Plate compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Creole Plate most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Creole Plate's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Creole Plate means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Creole Plate inspected?

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

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