Taiwanese Cuisine

84-02 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Taiwanese Cuisine has four inspections in the public record. Taiwanese Cuisine was last inspected on Dec 18, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
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
70
May 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
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
52
Nov 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
52
Apr 19, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
06A
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taiwanese Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taiwanese Cuisine on file is from Dec 18, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taiwanese Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taiwanese Cuisine.

How does Taiwanese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Taiwanese Cuisine most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Taiwanese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taiwanese Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taiwanese Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Taiwanese Cuisine inspected?

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