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Chinese · Flushing-Willets Point
ROYAL QUEEN EXPRESS TAKEOUT health grade & inspection history
136-20 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11354
78
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 1% of comparable Queens inspections Local context 56 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jun 25, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jun 25, 2026Inspection date
8Violations recorded
6Critical items
Official action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 03ACritical violation
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.
- 04ACritical violation
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 05FCritical violation
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- 05HCritical violation
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
- 06ACritical violation
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.
- 09E
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 10H
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Score trend
ROYAL QUEEN EXPRESS TAKEOUT inspection history
46 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | — | 0 | 0 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection |
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | 37 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | 78 | 8 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | 32 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 05FRecorded in 2 inspections
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 09ERecorded in 2 inspections
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Official location
ROYAL QUEEN EXPRESS TAKEOUT on the map
Common questions
ROYAL QUEEN EXPRESS TAKEOUT inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for ROYAL QUEEN EXPRESS TAKEOUT?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Jul 7, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 78 violation points.
When was ROYAL QUEEN EXPRESS TAKEOUT last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 25, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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