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Legend Cookhouse

135-11 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11420
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Legend Cookhouse stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Legend Cookhouse's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Jan 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
33
Mar 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
86
May 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
74
Dec 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Legend Cookhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Legend Cookhouse on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Legend Cookhouse?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Legend Cookhouse.

How does Legend Cookhouse compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Legend Cookhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Legend Cookhouse have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Legend Cookhouse 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 Legend Cookhouse inspected?

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

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