Chinese · Flushing-Willets Point
SHIMEN RESTAURANT health grade & inspection history
42-79A MAIN STREET, Queens, NY 11355
Most recent represented grade is pending (Jul 15, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 29, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- 06ACritical violation
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 28-06
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Score trend
SHIMEN RESTAURANT inspection history
20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | 3 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection |
| Jul 13, 2026 | — | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection |
| Jul 9, 2026 | — | 43 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection |
| Jun 29, 2026 | — | 63 | 9 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 13, 2025 | — | 22 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection |
| Nov 10, 2025 | C | 43 | 9 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Apr 24, 2025 | — | 52 | 7 | 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.
- 04NRecorded in 5 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.
- 08ARecorded in 5 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 06CRecorded in 4 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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 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.
- 04ARecorded in 3 inspections
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 04MRecorded in 2 inspections
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 04LRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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
SHIMEN RESTAURANT on the map
Common questions
SHIMEN RESTAURANT inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SHIMEN RESTAURANT?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Jul 15, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 63 violation points.
When was SHIMEN RESTAURANT last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 29, 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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