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Makaya Bistro

189-30 Linden Boulevard, Queens, NY 11412
American
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2024
45
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Makaya Bistro appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 26, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to six.

Across the inspection history, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Makaya Bistro's 45 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

3
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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 preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
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
45
Apr 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
74
Apr 5, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Makaya Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Makaya Bistro on file is from Apr 26, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Makaya Bistro?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Makaya Bistro.

How does Makaya Bistro compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Makaya Bistro most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Makaya Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Makaya Bistro have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Makaya Bistro 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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