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Zao Men Qian

46-09 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11355
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at Zao Men Qian, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to six violations previously.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Zao Men Qian on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
61
Mar 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
35
Mar 31, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zao Men Qian last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zao Men Qian on file is from Mar 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zao Men Qian?

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

How does Zao Men Qian compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Zao Men Qian most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Zao Men Qian's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zao Men Qian have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zao Men Qian 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 Zao Men Qian inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zao Men Qian is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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