The Skillman

45-20 Skillman Avenue, Queens, NY 11104
American
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Skillman appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “after cooking or removal from hot holding”, which has been cited two times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; The Skillman is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
Mar 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
82
Jun 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Skillman last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Skillman on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Skillman?

Across the inspection record, “after cooking or removal from hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Skillman.

How does The Skillman compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Skillman most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Skillman's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Skillman 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 Skillman inspected?

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