Sweet Afton / Sidekick

30-09 34 Street, Queens, NY 11103

New American

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Sweet Afton / Sidekick stretching back to 2022. Sweet Afton / Sidekick was last inspected on Feb 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus two before.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Sep 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Jan 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

10F

Apr 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Afton / Sidekick last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Afton / Sidekick on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Afton / Sidekick?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Afton / Sidekick.

How does Sweet Afton / Sidekick compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sweet Afton / Sidekick most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Sweet Afton / Sidekick's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sweet Afton / Sidekick have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Afton / Sidekick 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 Sweet Afton / Sidekick inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Afton / Sidekick is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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