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Gottscheer Hall: health inspection history

657 Fairview Avenue, New York City, NY 11385

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Address
657 Fairview Avenue, New York City, NY 11385
Borough
Queens
Cuisine (as listed)
German
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Nov 6, 2025
Latest inspection
Nov 6, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
3 inspections, Sep 13, 2024 to Nov 6, 2025

Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 15 violations, of which 7 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 13 points. Among 298 graded restaurants in ZIP 11385, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Nov 6, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 09BNot critical Thawing procedure improper.
  • 04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  • 10FNot critical 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.
  • 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

May 15, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
  • 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Sep 13, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 32Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06CCritical Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
  • 10HNot critical Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 04KCritical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  • 10BNot critical Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  • 10FNot critical 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.
  • 06BCritical Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.