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Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine

249-04 Horace Harding Expressway, Queens, NY 11362
Chinese
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: C

Public records show four inspections at Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 18, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine's latest score of 50 falls below the Queens average of 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Jun 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
30
Feb 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Mar 27, 2023
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine.

How does Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around six per visit.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tasty Cow 88 Szechuan Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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