Heng Thai

23-06 Jackson Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

Thai

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Heng Thai appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around five violations found each time.

Looking across the full record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Jun 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

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

04L

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

02B

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

08A

Apr 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 4 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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

04L

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

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

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Feb 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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

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

06F

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

04K

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

04L

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10B

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

08A

10F

Sep 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

06C

10F

Jun 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10F

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

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heng Thai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Heng Thai on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Heng Thai?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Heng Thai.

How does Heng Thai compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Heng Thai's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Heng Thai have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Heng Thai 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 Heng Thai inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Heng Thai is inspected around three times per year on average.

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