Home Chef International Flavors

231-14 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Home Chef International Flavors has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Home Chef International Flavors' 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

04L

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

May 30, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Mar 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Aug 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

04N

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

08C

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

May 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

04N

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

02B

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

04L

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

08A

Nov 17, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

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

28-06

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 Home Chef International Flavors last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Home Chef International Flavors on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Home Chef International Flavors?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Home Chef International Flavors.

How does Home Chef International Flavors compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Home Chef International Flavors most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Home Chef International Flavors' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Home Chef International Flavors have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Home Chef International Flavors 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 Home Chef International Flavors inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Home Chef International Flavors is inspected around two times per year on average.

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