Spicy Tibet

75-04 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Spicy Tibet has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Across the inspection history, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Spicy Tibet on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
61
Jan 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
47
Nov 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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
55
Feb 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spicy Tibet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spicy Tibet on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spicy Tibet?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Spicy Tibet.

How does Spicy Tibet compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Spicy Tibet most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Spicy Tibet's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Spicy Tibet inspected?

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