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Chinese/Japanese · Elmhurst
EAST 21 health grade & inspection history
71-26 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Aug 13, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 13, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 13, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04KCritical violation
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Score trend
EAST 21 inspection history
11 fewer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 27, 2024 | — | 23 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 23, 2024 | A | 13 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Jan 3, 2024 | — | 33 | 8 | 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.
- 04KRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 09CRecorded in 2 inspections
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 08CRecorded in 2 inspections
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
EAST 21 on the map
Common questions
EAST 21 inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for EAST 21?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Aug 13, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was EAST 21 last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 13, 2025.
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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