Kings Wok

49-12 30 Avenue, Queens, NY 11377
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Kings Wok stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, three this time.

When inspectors have written things up, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Kings Wok's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
70
Feb 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Jun 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kings Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kings Wok on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kings Wok?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kings Wok.

How does Kings Wok compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Kings Wok's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kings Wok have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kings Wok 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 Kings Wok inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kings Wok is inspected roughly once per year on average.