Gottscheer Hall

657 Fairview Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
German
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Gottscheer Hall has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

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

Gottscheer Hall scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
74
May 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
70
Sep 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gottscheer Hall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gottscheer Hall on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gottscheer Hall?

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 Gottscheer Hall.

How does Gottscheer Hall compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Gottscheer Hall most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Gottscheer Hall's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gottscheer Hall have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gottscheer Hall means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.