Rockaway Plaza

160-45 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434
American
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Rockaway Plaza stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited three times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Rockaway Plaza is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
86
Jul 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
82
Apr 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rockaway Plaza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rockaway Plaza on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rockaway Plaza?

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 Rockaway Plaza.

How does Rockaway Plaza compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Rockaway Plaza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Rockaway Plaza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Rockaway Plaza have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Rockaway Plaza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rockaway Plaza is inspected roughly once per year on average.