Randy's

1693 Putnam Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Randy's three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Randy's is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 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

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

Oct 18, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Jul 17, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Randy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Randy's on file is from Jan 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Randy's?

Across the inspection record, “accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Randy's.

How does Randy's compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Randy's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Randy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Randy's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Randy'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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