Hooters

61-09 190 Street, Queens, NY 11365
American
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Hooters has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited five times.

Hooters scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
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
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
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
74
Jun 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
55
Sep 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
82
Aug 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Nov 29, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hooters last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Hooters?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hooters.

How does Hooters compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Hooters' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooters have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hooters 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 Hooters inspected?

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