Qk Restaurant

46-26 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11355
Chinese
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2022, Qk Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. On Aug 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: eight violations last time, five this time.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
58
Feb 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
8 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
04E
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
25
Sep 16, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Aug 25, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Qk Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Qk Restaurant on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Qk Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Qk Restaurant.

How does Qk Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Qk Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Qk Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Qk Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Qk Restaurant 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 Qk Restaurant inspected?

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