21784 Hempstead Ave
Queens, NY 11429
(718) 749-5367
Current Inspection Grade: B
At A Glance
Cookerz Blend has an average score of 21 from 3 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that Cookerz Blend may not be consistently maintaining a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
Inspection History
12/05/2023 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | Score: 2 | Not Graded
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
08/10/2023 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | Score: 23 | B
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- (Critical) 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.
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08/10/2023 | Trans Fat / Re-inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
- The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
08/10/2023 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
- “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.
05/24/2023 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 38 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- (Critical) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- (Critical) 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.
- 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.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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