The Rock Restaurant & Diner

91-17 Liberty Avenue, Queens, NY 11417

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Rock Restaurant & Diner appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. On Mar 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The Rock Restaurant & Diner's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Feb 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Jun 1, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

04L

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

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

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

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

08A

Jun 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

06D

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Rock Restaurant & Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Rock Restaurant & Diner on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Rock Restaurant & Diner?

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 Rock Restaurant & Diner.

How does The Rock Restaurant & Diner compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Rock Restaurant & Diner most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Rock Restaurant & Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Rock Restaurant & Diner have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Rock Restaurant & Diner 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 Rock Restaurant & Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Rock Restaurant & Diner is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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