Genesis # 1 West Indian

162-23 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Genesis # 1 West Indian has been inspected six times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Oct 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

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

Jul 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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04N

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

04L

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

08A

10F

May 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

06F

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

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

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

08A

Feb 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

04N

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

08A

10B

Dec 19, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

02B

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

04L

10F

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Genesis # 1 West Indian last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Genesis # 1 West Indian on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Genesis # 1 West Indian?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Genesis # 1 West Indian.

How does Genesis # 1 West Indian compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Genesis # 1 West Indian most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Genesis # 1 West Indian's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Genesis # 1 West Indian have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Genesis # 1 West Indian 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 Genesis # 1 West Indian inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Genesis # 1 West Indian is inspected around two times per year on average.

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