New York City, NY - A routine inspection at Great East Chinese Cuisine on 08/04/2025 resulted in citations for health code violations.
The restaurant is located at 2930A Union Street Queens Ny in New York City's Long Island City district, serving local residents and visitors.
According to inspection records: "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." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
Among the findings were infractions involving sanitation, a key component of food safety protocols.
Sanitation violations encompass a broad spectrum of cleanliness and maintenance issues that affect food safety Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. Per FDA Sanitation Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
In addition to regulatory requirements, these issues may affect the business's standing and public trust. Community health organizations track health department findings to provide education to local residents.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Great East Chinese Cuisine swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
| BORO | Queens |
| Community Board | 407 |
| ZIPCODE | 11354 |
| Council District | 20 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| GRADE DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Chinese |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| SCORE | 13 |
| BIN | 4100731 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| BBL | 4043430110 |
| PHONE | 7188862060 |
| BUILDING | 2930A |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| NTA | QN22 |
| GRADE | A |
| Latitude | 40.77145563647 |
| STREET | UNION ST |
| Census Tract | 088901 |
| DBA | GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE |
| CAMIS | 50086844 |
| Longitude | -73.826580644082 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 10F; 09C; 06D |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 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. || 09C: Design; construction; materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable; sanitized and maintained. || 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. |
This inspection was conducted on August 4, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 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. | 09C: Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred..
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.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
