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Rockaway Fish & Soul

141-22 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11436
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Rockaway Fish & Soul appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The latest visit found three violations, down from six violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Rockaway Fish & Soul's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Apr 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
50
Dec 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Oct 5, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
58
Jun 29, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rockaway Fish & Soul last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rockaway Fish & Soul on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rockaway Fish & Soul?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rockaway Fish & Soul.

How does Rockaway Fish & Soul compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Rockaway Fish & Soul most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Rockaway Fish & Soul's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rockaway Fish & Soul have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rockaway Fish & Soul 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 Rockaway Fish & Soul inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rockaway Fish & Soul is inspected around two times per year on average.

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