H H Heat Wave

88-12 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Queens, NY 11693

American

Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after eight on the prior visit.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 75, putting H H Heat Wave squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 25, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / 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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

Oct 31, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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

02B

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

04H

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

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

08A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was H H Heat Wave last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at H H Heat Wave on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at H H Heat Wave?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at H H Heat Wave.

How does H H Heat Wave compare to other restaurants in Queens?

H H Heat Wave most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has H H Heat Wave's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at H H Heat Wave have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at H H Heat Wave means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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