Youjuer

45-68 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11355

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Youjuer four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 25, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near four.

Across the inspection history, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

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

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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Nov 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

06D

06C

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

02B

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

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

“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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Apr 24, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06A

Mar 9, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

06C

05D

06A

Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

05E

20-04

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

09C

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Youjuer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Youjuer on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Youjuer?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Youjuer.

How does Youjuer compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Youjuer most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Youjuer's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Youjuer have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Youjuer means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Youjuer inspected?

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

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