BISTRO 509 in Hollis
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025
📍 205-20 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11423 ·
🍽️ Creole
Overview
Bistro 509 in Hollis, Queens has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 2 points across 7 inspections, though it received one Grade A result during this period.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
BISTRO 509 in Hollis: Emergency Closures (2)
BISTRO 509 in Hollis: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Dec 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial 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:
20-04
Dec 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Violations:
10A
GRADE Z
Aug 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Violations:
09C
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 79
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated,...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 79
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
Feb 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing a...
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
BISTRO 509 in Hollis: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BISTRO 509 last inspected?
- BISTRO 509 was last inspected on December 29, 2025 (Grade Z).
- What is BISTRO 509's current health grade?
- BISTRO 509 currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has BISTRO 509 been closed by NYC Health?
- BISTRO 509 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 BISTRO 509 had?
- BISTRO 509 has 7 health inspections on record from December 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BISTRO 509?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BISTRO 509 was 79 points on August 22, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.