Sagar Chinese

252-05 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11426
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 7, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Sagar Chinese has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 7, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Sagar Chinese is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Mar 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
95
Mar 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sagar Chinese last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sagar Chinese on file is from Dec 7, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sagar Chinese?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sagar Chinese.

How does Sagar Chinese compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Sagar Chinese's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sagar Chinese have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sagar Chinese 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 Sagar Chinese inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sagar Chinese is inspected around two times per year on average.