You are reading

Report: Queens neighborhoods have less food service violations on average than any other borough

“Dirty Dining in the Big Apple” by Consumer Protect

August 9, by Nathaly Pesantez

The average number of food service violations per eatery in Queens was fewer than in any other borough in 2016, according to a report by Consumer Protect.

An average of 3.99 violations per business were found in Queens zip codes. The Bronx came in second with 4.06 violations, Staten Island third with 4.09 violations, and Manhattan with an average of 4.15 violations.

While the average for Queens did not exceed 4.00, several western Queens neighborhoods averaged well over that number in food service violations, including Long Island City, Sunnyside, Jackson Heights, and parts of Astoria.

11372 (Jackson Heights) : 4.32
11106 (Astoria): 4.18
11101 (Long Island City) : 4.16
11103 (Astoria) : 4.11
11104 (Sunnyside) : 4.1
11102 (Astoria) 4.02
11105 (Astoria): 3.85
11377 (Woodside): 3.85
11375 (Forest Hills) : 3.34

According to the report, the top three violations found at the highest percentage of businesses citywide are:

Nonfood contact surface improperly constructed : 51.4 %
Facility not vermin-proof: 36.7 %
Food contact surface not properly washed after use: 28.3 %

The report also found that soul food, Polish, Turkish, and Bangladeshi restaurants were among the top four restaurant cuisine types with the highest average number of violations per business, with soul food at an average of 6 violations and Bangladeshi food at an average of 5.4.

 

email the author: news@queenspost.com
No comments yet

Leave a Comment
Reply to this Comment

All comments are subject to moderation before being posted.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Recent News

Queens Distance Runners mark 10 years with milestone marathon at Flushing Meadows

Apr. 24, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

Runners filled the paths of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on March 30 for the Queens Marathon, joined by the QDR Half Marathon and 10K events. Since its inception, the Queens Marathon has done more than test endurance—it has celebrated the borough’s diverse communities and encouraged participants to support local businesses and organizations. This year marked a special milestone as the flagship event of Queens Distance Runners (QDR) celebrated its 10th anniversary, reaffirming its place as Queens’ premier race experience and igniting excitement across the scenic park grounds.

“We don’t know who we can trust”: Advocates push for New York For All Act to shield immigrants from ICE enforcement

Apr. 24, 2025 By Jimmy Robles

As deportations keep growing in the communities of New York, the fight to protect the immigrant community from immigration enforcement agencies such as ICE is urging. Even residents with no criminal history or legal status in the United States have become at risk of deportation, causing them to live with constant fear of being separated from their families.