The Meatup Grill

165 Beach 116 Street, Queens, NY 11694

American

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Meatup Grill appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 23, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Mar 9, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06E

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

06D

10F

Sep 29, 2021

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

06F

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

05D

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Meatup Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Meatup Grill on file is from Jul 23, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Meatup Grill?

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 Meatup Grill.

How does The Meatup Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has The Meatup Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Meatup Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Meatup Grill 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 Meatup Grill inspected?

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

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