Health Inspection Report
TALK OF THE TRACK in New York, NY Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/18/25
New York, NY
Published: August 21, 2025
New York, NY - Health department officials identified compliance issues at TALK OF THE TRACK in an inspection dated 04/18/2025.
Located at 11000 ROCKAWAY BLVD in the Ozone Park area, the establishment serves the local community. The Ozone Park neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 2 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation involved sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: 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.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.
The second violation concerned pest control. Inspectors documented: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/18/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the New York City Health Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.