Y Space BBQ

138-35 39 Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Y Space BBQ has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Y Space BBQ on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Mar 8, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

02G

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

06D

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

02B

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Equipment used for rop not approved by the department

28-04

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Nov 28, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

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

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

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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Y Space BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Y Space BBQ on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Y Space BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Y Space BBQ.

How does Y Space BBQ compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Y Space BBQ most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Y Space BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Y Space BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Y Space BBQ 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 Y Space BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Y Space BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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