Mahjong Cafe

135-15 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

Chinese

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2024

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: B

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 30, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at six versus 10 before.

The pattern that stands out is wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Mahjong Cafe on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 30, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

04L

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

04K

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

May 14, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

04K

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mahjong Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mahjong Cafe on file is from Jul 30, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mahjong Cafe?

Across the inspection record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mahjong Cafe.

How does Mahjong Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Mahjong Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Mahjong Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mahjong Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around six violations compared to about 10 previously.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mahjong Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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