123 RAMEN in Astoria (East) Woodside (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 4, 2025
📍 42-05 35 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11101 ·
🍽️ Chinese/Japanese
Overview
123 Ramen in Astoria-Woodside has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 7 points, though its inspection history includes 1 prior Grade C result across 9 total inspections dating back to 2022.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
123 RAMEN in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Emergency Closures (2)
123 RAMEN in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Feb 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE P
Jun 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
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 unde...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Mar 15, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
May 26, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 12
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
GRADE C
May 16, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 38
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where...
May 16, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20D
Feb 16, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Thawing procedures improper.
Covered garbage receptacle not provided or inadequate, excep...
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123 RAMEN in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 123 RAMEN last inspected?
- 123 RAMEN was last inspected on February 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is 123 RAMEN's current health grade?
- 123 RAMEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has 123 RAMEN been closed by NYC Health?
- 123 RAMEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has 123 RAMEN had?
- 123 RAMEN has 9 health inspections on record from February 2022 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at 123 RAMEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at 123 RAMEN was 54 points on March 15, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.