New York City, NY - Food safety inspectors found regulatory violations at Rogers during an inspection on 08/13/2025.
Located in the heart of Rockaway Beach, Rogers operates from a prominent location at 203 Beach 116 Street, making it easily accessible to area customers.
The inspection details: "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." These circumstances require correction according to industry standards.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Sanitation violations encompass a broad spectrum of cleanliness and maintenance issues that affect food safety Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. Per Food Safety Modernization Act, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Rogers swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
The broader restaurant industry can learn valuable lessons from such cases, emphasizing the need for continuous vigilance to food safety standards. Consumer awareness remains a crucial component in maintaining community food safety.
| NTA | QN10 |
| VIOLATION CODE | 10F |
| BORO | Queens |
| GRADE DATE | 08/13/2025 |
| Latitude | 40.579907636699 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| VIOLATION DESCRIPTION | 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. |
| BUILDING | 203 |
| SCORE | 2 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| Council District | 32 |
| Community Board | 414 |
| CAMIS | 50069329 |
| STREET | BEACH 116 STREET |
| CRITICAL FLAG | Not Critical |
| BBL | 4162120033 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | American |
| Census Tract | 093402 |
| ZIPCODE | 11694 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| GRADE | A |
| BIN | 4440491 |
| Longitude | -73.837271401833 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/13/2025 |
| PHONE | 7186343263 |
| DBA | ROGERS |
This inspection was conducted on August 13, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 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..
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.
