American · 86-01 23 Avenue · Queens 11369
A Grade A posted 2026-03-12 (score 13)
2026-03-12 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 06F | Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. | Critical |
2024-10-18 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02G | 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. | Critical |
| 06A | 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. | Critical |
2023-05-10 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 10
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04K | Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 10B | 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. | — |
2023-05-10 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 19-06 | Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station) | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2023-05-10
Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2023-05-10
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1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Temperature), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Vaughn College Cafeteria.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
86-01 23 Avenue