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Happy Corner 13

216-13 Horace Harding Expressway, Queens, NY 11364
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Happy Corner 13 six times, with records going back to 2023. Happy Corner 13 was last inspected on Oct 31, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Happy Corner 13 scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
May 27, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
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
58
May 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
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
33
Mar 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Corner 13 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Corner 13 on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Corner 13?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Happy Corner 13.

How does Happy Corner 13 compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Happy Corner 13 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Happy Corner 13's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Happy Corner 13 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Happy Corner 13 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 Happy Corner 13 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Corner 13 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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