Gookies Kitchen

234-20 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11422
Chinese
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Gookies Kitchen has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Gookies Kitchen was last inspected on Aug 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Gookies Kitchen on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jul 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
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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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
64
Feb 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
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
67
Sep 1, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gookies Kitchen last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Gookies Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gookies Kitchen.

How does Gookies Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Gookies Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Gookies Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gookies 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 Gookies Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gookies Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.