Raising Cane's

39-20 Main Street, Queens, NY 11354

American

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2025, Raising Cane's has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

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

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Raising Cane's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Jan 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 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

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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

08A

10F

Mar 10, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Prohibited drink listed on children's meal menu

16-11

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

Feb 18, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raising Cane's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raising Cane's on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raising Cane's?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Raising Cane's.

How does Raising Cane's compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Raising Cane's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Raising Cane's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Raising Cane's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Raising Cane's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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