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Shimen Restaurant

42-79A Main Street, Queens, NY 11355
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Shimen Restaurant stretching back to 2025. Shimen Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 13, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Shimen Restaurant's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 13, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Nov 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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
43
Apr 24, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shimen Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shimen Restaurant on file is from Dec 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shimen Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shimen Restaurant.

How does Shimen Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Shimen Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Shimen Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shimen Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shimen Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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