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Szechuan Mountain House

39-16 Prince Street, Queens, NY 11354
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Szechuan Mountain House has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Szechuan Mountain House on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
78
Feb 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
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
58
Aug 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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 Mountain House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Szechuan Mountain House on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Szechuan Mountain House?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Szechuan Mountain House.

How does Szechuan Mountain House compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Szechuan Mountain House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Szechuan Mountain House 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 Mountain House 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 Mountain House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Szechuan Mountain House is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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