A

Chinese · Flushing-Willets Point

GAO'S CRAB & KABOB health grade & inspection history

136-72 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11354

45 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Dec 17, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 25, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jun 25, 2026Inspection date
9Violations recorded
5Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02H
    Critical violation

    After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

  • 04K
    Critical violation

    Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 04M
    Critical violation

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 05D
    Critical 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.

  • 06D
    Critical 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.

  • 10B

    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.

  • 10F

    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.

  • 10G

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Score trend

GAO'S CRAB & KABOB inspection history

33 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jun 25, 2026459Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Dec 17, 2024A122Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Oct 16, 2024328Cycle Inspection / 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.

  • 04M
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 10G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Official location

GAO'S CRAB & KABOB on the map

Common questions

GAO'S CRAB & KABOB inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for GAO'S CRAB & KABOB?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Dec 17, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 45 violation points.

When was GAO'S CRAB & KABOB 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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