AUSTIN HOUSE in Forest Hills
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 17, 2025
📍 72-04 AUSTIN STREET, Queens, NY 11375 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Forest Hills-71st Avenue
Overview
Austin House in Forest Hills has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 11 points, and has received Grade A on 3 of its 9 inspections over the past three years.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
AUSTIN HOUSE in Forest Hills: Emergency Closures (2)
AUSTIN HOUSE in Forest Hills: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Jun 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
GRADE A
Jun 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
GRADE P
Nov 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Nov 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 24
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced...
Nov 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
Nov 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 33
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 69
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 69
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
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 ...
GRADE A
Jul 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or condit...
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AUSTIN HOUSE in Forest Hills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was AUSTIN HOUSE last inspected?
- AUSTIN HOUSE was last inspected on June 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is AUSTIN HOUSE's current health grade?
- AUSTIN HOUSE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has AUSTIN HOUSE been closed by NYC Health?
- AUSTIN HOUSE 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 AUSTIN HOUSE had?
- AUSTIN HOUSE has 9 health inspections on record from July 2022 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at AUSTIN HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at AUSTIN HOUSE was 69 points on November 2, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.