Sumatera

86-20 Whitney Avenue, Queens, NY 11373

Vietnamese / Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Sumatera three times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

Sep 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 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

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

10F

Jul 24, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

06C

“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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

10F

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sumatera last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sumatera on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sumatera?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sumatera.

How does Sumatera compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sumatera most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Sumatera's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sumatera have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sumatera 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

Score: 45 — High Risk

Seichou Ramen

85-07 Whitney Avenue

Score: 64 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Queens → Vietnamese / Southeast Asian restaurants in NYC → Vietnamese / Southeast Asian restaurants in Queens