Ming Star

89-16 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11372

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Ming Star has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Ming Star's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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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

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Jul 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

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

02B

10F

10B

Mar 29, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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06A

02G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ming Star last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ming Star on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ming Star?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ming Star.

How does Ming Star compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Ming Star most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Ming Star's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ming Star have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Ming Star inspected?

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

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