The Alcove

41-11 49 Street, Queens, NY 11104

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited The Alcove three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

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

The Alcove's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

Mar 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

10F

Jun 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Alcove last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Alcove on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Alcove?

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 The Alcove.

How does The Alcove compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has The Alcove's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Alcove have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Alcove 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 The Alcove inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Alcove is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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