Mateus Restaurant

222-05 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11428

Portuguese

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Mateus Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Mateus Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Apr 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

08A

Mar 8, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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

02B

Mar 1, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Thawing procedures improper.

09B

Feb 15, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

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 present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

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

04H

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mateus Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mateus Restaurant on file is from Nov 13, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mateus Restaurant?

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

How does Mateus Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Mateus Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Mateus Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mateus Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mateus Restaurant 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 Mateus Restaurant inspected?

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

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