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Bottled Beverages · Flushing-Willets Point
BASEMENT BAR health grade & inspection history
35-12 FARRINGTON STREET, Queens, NY 11354
44 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: C (May 24, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on May 24, 2024; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
May 24, 2024Inspection date
7Violations recorded
5Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04ACritical violation
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 04NCritical violation
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.
- 05DCritical violation
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.
- 06BCritical violation
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Score trend
BASEMENT BAR inspection history
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection |
| May 24, 2024 | C | 44 | 7 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Dec 2, 2023 | — | — | 1 | Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 2, 2023 | — | 34 | 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.
- 15-39Recorded in 2 inspections
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
- 04ARecorded in 2 inspections
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 06BRecorded in 2 inspections
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
BASEMENT BAR on the map
Common questions
BASEMENT BAR inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BASEMENT BAR?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is C, dated May 24, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 44 violation points.
When was BASEMENT BAR last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 24, 2024.
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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