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East Catering & Restaurant

42-07 Main Street, Queens, NY 11355
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at East Catering & Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which East Catering & Restaurant's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
67
Jul 22, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
61
May 16, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was East Catering & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at East Catering & Restaurant on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at East Catering & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at East Catering & Restaurant.

How does East Catering & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

East Catering & Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has East Catering & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at East Catering & Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at East Catering & Restaurant 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 East Catering & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, East Catering & Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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