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Ecb / the Space Next Door by Ecb

53-21 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
American
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Ecb / the Space Next Door by Ecb, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 22, 2025
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Oct 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
43
Mar 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Mar 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ecb / the Space Next Door by Ecb last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ecb / the Space Next Door by Ecb on file is from Nov 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ecb / the Space Next Door by Ecb?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ecb / the Space Next Door by Ecb.

How does Ecb / the Space Next Door by Ecb compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Ecb / the Space Next Door by Ecb most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Ecb / the Space Next Door by Ecb's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ecb / the Space Next Door by Ecb 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 Ecb / the Space Next Door by Ecb 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 Ecb / the Space Next Door by Ecb inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ecb / the Space Next Door by Ecb is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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