Ho Mei

103-05 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

Chinese

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Ho Mei, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up one time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Mar 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 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

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

06F

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Oct 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

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 Ho Mei last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ho Mei on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ho Mei?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Ho Mei.

How does Ho Mei compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Ho Mei most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Ho Mei's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ho Mei 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 Ho Mei inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ho Mei is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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