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Kew Motor Inn Restaurant & Bar

139-01 Grand Central Parkway, Queens, NY 11435
American
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Kew Motor Inn Restaurant & Bar has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

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

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
58
Sep 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
70
Mar 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
58
May 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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 Kew Motor Inn Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kew Motor Inn Restaurant & Bar on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kew Motor Inn Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kew Motor Inn Restaurant & Bar.

How does Kew Motor Inn Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Kew Motor Inn Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Kew Motor Inn Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kew Motor Inn Restaurant & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kew Motor Inn Restaurant & Bar 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 Kew Motor Inn Restaurant & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kew Motor Inn Restaurant & Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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