Hi Fry

34-39 31 Street, Queens, NY 11106

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Hi Fry has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at four versus nine before.

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

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Hi Fry trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04L

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

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

08A

Jul 9, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 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

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hi Fry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hi Fry on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hi Fry?

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

How does Hi Fry compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Hi Fry most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Hi Fry's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hi Fry have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

Nearby Restaurants

Score: 64 — Medium Risk

Arepa Lady

34-41 31 Street

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Queens → Chinese restaurants in NYC → Chinese restaurants in Queens