Gao's Crab & Kabob

136-72 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Gao's Crab & Kabob stretching back to 2022. Gao's Crab & Kabob was last inspected on Dec 17, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Gao's Crab & Kabob scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

02B

Oct 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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

04L

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

04M

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Apr 2, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

08A

Dec 28, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

02B

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gao's Crab & Kabob last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gao's Crab & Kabob on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gao's Crab & Kabob?

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 Gao's Crab & Kabob.

How does Gao's Crab & Kabob compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Gao's Crab & Kabob most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Gao's Crab & Kabob's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gao's Crab & Kabob have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gao's Crab & Kabob 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 Gao's Crab & Kabob inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gao's Crab & Kabob is inspected around two times per year on average.

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