Royal Rooster Hotpot

253-11 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11362

Other

Last inspected: Dec 13, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Royal Rooster Hotpot has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Dec 13, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from three violations up to five.

When inspectors have written things up, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Royal Rooster Hotpot trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

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

04L

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

08A

Aug 17, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Royal Rooster Hotpot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Royal Rooster Hotpot on file is from Dec 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Royal Rooster Hotpot?

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 Royal Rooster Hotpot.

How does Royal Rooster Hotpot compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Royal Rooster Hotpot most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Royal Rooster Hotpot's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Royal Rooster Hotpot have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around five more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Royal Rooster Hotpot means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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