Maxim Chinese Restaurant

68-12 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11377
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Maxim Chinese Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

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

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Oct 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
67
May 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maxim Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maxim Chinese Restaurant on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maxim Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maxim Chinese Restaurant.

How does Maxim Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Maxim Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Maxim Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maxim Chinese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maxim Chinese 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 Maxim Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Maxim Chinese Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.