Hug Esan

77-16 Woodside Avenue, Queens, NY 11373
Thai
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Hug Esan, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The pattern that stands out is “swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Hug Esan trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
70
Oct 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
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
Feb 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hug Esan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hug Esan on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hug Esan?

Across the inspection record, “swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hug Esan.

How does Hug Esan compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Hug Esan most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Hug Esan's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hug Esan have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hug Esan 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 Hug Esan inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hug Esan is inspected roughly once per year on average.