CHRIS RESTAURANT in South Ozone Park
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 16, 2025
📍 115-15 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens, NY 11419 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Chris Restaurant in South Ozone Park has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 10, though its inspection history shows mixed results across 12 inspections, including 1 Grade B and 1 Grade C on record.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
4
Grade A Inspections
CHRIS RESTAURANT in South Ozone Park: Emergency Closures (2)
CHRIS RESTAURANT in South Ozone Park: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE A
Dec 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Dec 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Dec 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents...
Jan 14, 2025
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
GRADE C
Dec 19, 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.
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 50
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 conditio...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 50
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
Dec 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 53
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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,...
Dec 4, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
GRADE B
Aug 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved me...
Jul 13, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
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...
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CHRIS RESTAURANT in South Ozone Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHRIS RESTAURANT last inspected?
- CHRIS RESTAURANT was last inspected on December 16, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is CHRIS RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- CHRIS RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CHRIS RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- CHRIS RESTAURANT 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 CHRIS RESTAURANT had?
- CHRIS RESTAURANT has 12 health inspections on record from July 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHRIS RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHRIS RESTAURANT was 53 points on December 4, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.