Dave Chinese Kitchen

188-21 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11366

Chinese

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Dave Chinese Kitchen three times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

08A

Sep 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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

02B

Nov 1, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

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

02B

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dave Chinese Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dave Chinese Kitchen on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dave Chinese Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dave Chinese Kitchen.

How does Dave Chinese Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Dave Chinese Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Dave Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dave Chinese Kitchen 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 Dave Chinese Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dave Chinese Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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