White Bear

135-02 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11354
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

White Bear appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting White Bear on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Sep 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
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
55
Apr 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
82
Oct 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds • mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f. • whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
43
Apr 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was White Bear last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at White Bear on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at White Bear?

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

How does White Bear compare to other restaurants in Queens?

White Bear most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has White Bear's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at White Bear 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 White Bear 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 White Bear inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, White Bear is inspected around two times per year on average.