Szechuan Kitchen

233-14 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11427
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Szechuan Kitchen is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 21, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Apr 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Szechuan Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Szechuan Kitchen on file is from Nov 21, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Szechuan Kitchen?

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 Szechuan Kitchen.

How does Szechuan Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Szechuan Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Szechuan Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Szechuan Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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