Meet the Meat

23-92 21 Street, Queens, NY 11105
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Meet the Meat has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Meet the Meat scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
May 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Meet the Meat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Meet the Meat on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Meet the Meat?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Meet the Meat.

How does Meet the Meat compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Meet the Meat most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Meet the Meat's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Meet the Meat have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Meet the Meat means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.