Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar

60-05 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11355
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2025
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: B

Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 21, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from three violations up to five.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar's 52 doesn't quite reach. On balance, the file warrants more attention than the average restaurant.

3
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
02F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Aug 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Jun 15, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar on file is from Feb 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar.

How does Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around five more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Qiu Sushi & Tea Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.