Queens, NY — Wave Ktv, a karaoke establishment located at 133-35 Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing, received a score of 35 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 12, 2026. The score places the establishment in Grade C territory, a significant decline from its prior Grade A rating.
The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 16, 2026. Two non-critical violations were documented during the visit, and the department cited violations in the areas identified below.
What Inspectors Found
The March 12 inspection identified two non-critical violations at the Roosevelt Avenue establishment:
Inspectors documented that the establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests (Code 08A). This violation indicates that conditions observed at the premises could attract or sustain pest activity, though the citation does not specify which type of pest activity was noted.
Additionally, inspectors cited the establishment for non-food contact surfaces or equipment that were 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 (Code 10F). This type of violation addresses the maintenance and sanitation of surfaces that do not directly contact food but are part of the operational environment.
While neither violation was classified as critical, their combined point values resulted in a total score of 35, which exceeds the 28-point threshold for a Grade C designation.
Food Safety Context
New York City's restaurant inspection program operates under NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes sanitary standards for all food service establishments. The program is designed to protect public health by identifying conditions that could contribute to foodborne illness or unsanitary environments.
Pest harborage conditions, as cited under Code 08A, are addressed in the FDA Food Code, which requires food establishments to implement integrated pest management practices and maintain premises free of conditions that attract or harbor pests. The FDA Food Code emphasizes that pest prevention is a foundational element of food safety management.
The maintenance of non-food contact surfaces, cited under Code 10F, supports overall facility hygiene. While these surfaces do not directly touch food products, their condition can affect the broader sanitary environment of an establishment. Proper cleaning, sealing, and spacing of equipment allows staff to maintain hygiene standards and prevents the accumulation of debris that could attract pests.
Under the NYC grading system, establishments that receive a Grade C have the option to request a re-inspection or appear before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) to adjudicate the violations.
Inspection History
Wave Ktv's prior inspection record shows a notably different result:
- October 1, 2024: Score 13, Grade A
The October 2024 inspection resulted in a score of 13, placing the establishment just within the Grade A range. The increase from 13 to 35 points represents a 22-point rise between inspection cycles, indicating a measurable change in conditions at the premises.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total violation points recorded during an inspection. Fewer points indicate fewer or less serious violations:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C may request a re-inspection, during which only the re-inspection score determines the posted grade. Establishments also have the right to contest violations through OATH.
All New York City restaurant inspection results are public record and can be accessed through the DOHMH website or the NYC Open Data portal. Consumers can search inspection histories by restaurant name, address, or borough to review detailed violation records before visiting an establishment.
For more information about NYC restaurant inspections and grading, visit the DOHMH restaurant inspection page at nyc.gov or call 311.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Wave Ktv including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.