Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot

75-08 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 14, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 14, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

Oct 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

04M

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

10F

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

08A

Nov 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

08A

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

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot on file is from Dec 14, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot?

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 Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot.

How does Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot 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 Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pop Pot Noodle & Tea Spot is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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