New York City, NY - Health department officials identified compliance problems at Pop'S Restaurant during an inspection on 08/04/2025.
Pop'S Restaurant is positioned at 8522 Jamaica Avenue Queens Ny in the Richmond Hill area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
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.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving hand washing, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive hand washing practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Proper hand hygiene represents the single most effective method for preventing cross-contamination in food service. The FDA Hand Washing Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Among the findings were infractions involving sanitation, a key component of food safety protocols.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in FDA Sanitation Standards, Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
These types of violations require attention to maintain compliance standards for the establishment and its customers. Health officials note that addressing such conditions helps maintain public confidence in food service establishments.
Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.
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 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| STREET | JAMAICA AVE |
| BUILDING | 8522 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| GRADE DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| NTA | QN53 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| Council District | 32 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| Census Tract | 001000 |
| SCORE | 7 |
| BBL | 4089220010 |
| BIN | 4183851 |
| Community Board | 409 |
| DBA | POP'S RESTAURANT |
| PHONE | 7188462037 |
| Latitude | 40.692519099934 |
| GRADE | A |
| CAMIS | 50045209 |
| Longitude | -73.858812153935 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Spanish |
| ZIPCODE | 11421 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 10F; 06A |
| 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. || 06A: 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. |
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. | 06A: 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..
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.
