Tong

153-35B Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

Indian

Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Tong five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 26, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

“Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Tong's 50 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

04H

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

08A

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 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04M

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

08A

Jan 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

02G

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

04M

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

02B

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

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

08A

Jun 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

May 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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

04M

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

02G

04N

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

08C

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

10G

10F

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

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tong last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tong on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tong?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tong.

How does Tong compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tong most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tong's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tong have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tong means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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