Queens, NY — A routine inspection of Cantonese Beef Delight, located at 133-47 Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing, Queens, resulted in a Grade C with a score of 35 following a visit by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 30, 2026. Inspectors documented four critical violations and 18 non-critical violations. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 3, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The most serious finding during the March 30 inspection was evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food or non-food areas, cited under Code 04L. The presence of rodents in a food service environment poses a direct risk of contamination to food supplies and surfaces.

Inspectors also cited two separate instances of Code 06D, finding that food contact surfaces were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following activities during which contamination may have occurred. Unsanitized food contact surfaces can transfer pathogens directly to food served to customers.

A fourth critical violation, Code 02B, documented that hot temperature-controlled for safety (TCS) food items were not held at or above 140°F. Under food safety standards, hot TCS foods held below this threshold enter a temperature range where bacterial growth can occur more rapidly.

Beyond the critical violations, inspectors identified conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests — cited multiple times under Code 08A — indicating the presence of harborage conditions that may have contributed to the rodent activity noted above.

The establishment was also cited repeatedly under Code 20-04 for the absence of required postings, including the "Choking First Aid" poster, the "Alcohol and Pregnancy" warning sign, and signage for resuscitation equipment such as exhaled air resuscitation masks and latex gloves.

Food Safety Context

The violations cited at Cantonese Beef Delight are governed by NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes standards for food handling, sanitation, pest control, and physical conditions in food service establishments. The temperature requirement for hot TCS foods is also consistent with guidance in the FDA Food Code, which identifies improper holding temperatures as one of the most common contributing factors to foodborne illness.

Rodent activity in a food establishment is treated as a critical condition under NYC regulations because rodents can introduce pathogens such as Salmonella and Leptospira into food preparation and storage areas. Evidence of mice — whether through live sightings, droppings, or gnaw marks — is considered a serious public health concern.

Sanitization of food contact surfaces is required after each use under both local and federal food safety standards. Failure to do so can result in cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat foods.

The DOHMH conducts unannounced inspections of all permitted food service establishments in New York City at least once per year. Scores are calculated based on the number and severity of violations observed during inspection.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available in DOHMH records for Cantonese Beef Delight at this address.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on their inspection scores:

  • A: Score of 0 to 13 points (fewest violations)
  • B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • C: Score of 28 or more points (most violations)

A score of 35 places Cantonese Beef Delight in the Grade C range. Restaurants that receive a grade lower than A have the option to request a re-inspection, at which point a new score is calculated. The grade displayed in the restaurant window reflects the most recent graded inspection result.

Restaurants may also be issued a Grade Pending (GP) card while awaiting a re-inspection or adjudication of their score.

More About This Restaurant

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