The Pour House

223-01 Hempstead Avenue, Queens, NY 11429

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at The Pour House, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

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

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; The Pour House is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Dec 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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10F

Oct 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

04L

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

06D

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

08A

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

08C

10F

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

Jun 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 minor violations.

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Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pour House last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at The Pour House?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Pour House.

How does The Pour House compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Pour House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Pour House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Pour House have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Pour House 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 Pour House inspected?

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

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