The Goat

43-17 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11104

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, The Goat has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The Goat's latest score of 58 falls below the Queens average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Aug 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

08A

Jun 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Goat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Goat on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Goat compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Goat most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Goat's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Goat have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Goat 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 The Goat inspected?

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

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