Rice Boy
48-18 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11101
Korean Hunters Point-Sunnyside-West Maspeth (201) 315-3373
Grade A · as of Dec 17, 2025
Rice Boy was last inspected on December 17, 2025 and scored 13 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
December 17, 2025 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
Score: 13 points (A range)
2 critical-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 06C)
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.
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02B)
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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A 9 points (A range)
Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Damaged cans weren’t separated from good stock and labeled for return.
Official wording (code 09A)
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02B)
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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33 33 points (C range)
Pre-permit (Non-operational) · Re-inspection
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 06C)
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.
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CriticalFacility
Not enough refrigeration or hot-holding equipment to keep food at safe temperatures.
Official wording (code 05F)
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
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Smoke-Free Air Act · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkSmoke-free rules
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
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56 56 points (C range)
Pre-permit (Non-operational) · Initial Inspection
Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFacility
Food-contact equipment or containers were made of unsuitable material or badly maintained.
Official wording (code 05C)
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
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CriticalFacility
Required toilets for staff or customers were missing.
Official wording (code 05E)
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
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Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkSigns & paperwork
Food allergy poster not posted where staff prepare food.
Official wording (code 20-01)
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.