Szechuan Kitchen

112-02 Springfield Boulevard, Queens, NY 11429
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Szechuan Kitchen appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Szechuan Kitchen on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Dec 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds • mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f. • whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Jun 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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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 Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Szechuan Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” 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 78 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 three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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.

How often is Szechuan Kitchen inspected?

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