New York City, NY - Multiple violations were discovered at Eat & Bite during a health inspection on 07/30/2025.
The restaurant is located at 17951 Hillside Avenue Queens Ny in New York City's Jamaica district, serving local residents and visitors.
Advertisement
According to inspection records: "04a. Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (critical: critical). 02b. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °f. (critical: critical)." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
The examination revealed violations related to temperature control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Industry research indicates that improper food temperatures can allow dangerous bacteria to multiply rapidly Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings. The FDA Temperature Safety Guidelines provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Among the findings were infractions involving pest control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in HACCP Prevention Guidelines, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Beyond regulatory requirements, such infractions may affect the restaurant's standing and customer relationships. Local food safety organizations monitor inspection results to provide information to the public.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| NTA | QN06 |
| BORO | Queens |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Longitude | -73.783170111335 |
| BUILDING | 17951 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/30/2025 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| DBA | EAT & BITE |
| STREET | HILLSIDE AVE |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| ZIPCODE | 11432 |
| BBL | 4099370042 |
| Council District | 24 |
| Census Tract | 046600 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Chicken |
| Latitude | 40.712805679023 |
| CAMIS | 50123497 |
| Community Board | 408 |
| PHONE | 8608051462 |
| SCORE | 19 |
| GRADE | Z |
| BIN | 4212921 |
| GRADE DATE | 07/30/2025 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04A; 02B |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04A: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. || 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on July 30, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: 04A: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F..
Why are these violations concerning?
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.