Starz Banquet Hall

231-36 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 10, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2018, Starz Banquet Hall has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 10, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Starz Banquet Hall is from Aug 10, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice present” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 10, 2019

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Jun 26, 2019

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.

10D

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

10I

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Mar 31, 2018

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace

15F6

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starz Banquet Hall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starz Banquet Hall on file is from Aug 10, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starz Banquet Hall?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starz Banquet Hall.

How does Starz Banquet Hall compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Starz Banquet Hall most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Starz Banquet Hall's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Starz Banquet Hall have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starz Banquet Hall means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

Nearby Restaurants

Home Chef International Flavors

231-14 Merrick Boulevard

Score: 67 — Medium Risk

Jamaica Breeze Restaurant

232-02 Merrick Boulevard

Score: 82 — Low Risk

Adobo Mexican Grill

231-07 Merrick Boulevard

Score: 35 — High Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Queens → Mexican / Latin restaurants in NYC → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Queens