Rockaway Roti Shop

122-21 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11420

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Rockaway Roti Shop appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up one time.

Rockaway Roti Shop's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Oct 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

May 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rockaway Roti Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rockaway Roti Shop on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rockaway Roti Shop?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Rockaway Roti Shop.

How does Rockaway Roti Shop compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Rockaway Roti Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Rockaway Roti Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rockaway Roti Shop have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rockaway Roti Shop 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 Roti Shop inspected?

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

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