King House

91-21 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11372

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

King House has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting King House on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

May 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

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

02B

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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Nov 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

08A

Jun 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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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

10B

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

10E

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

Jan 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04L

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King House on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King House?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at King House.

How does King House compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has King House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at King House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King House 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 King House inspected?

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

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