OFF THE HOOK in Astoria (Central)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026
📍 28-08 34 STREET, Queens, NY 11103 ·
🍽️ Seafood
Overview
Off the Hook in Astoria received a Grade Z on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection in 2026, scoring 30 points. With 6 inspections on record since 2022, the seafood restaurant earned a Grade A on one prior inspection and has no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
OFF THE HOOK in Astoria (Central): Full Inspection History (6 records)
Jan 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Violations:
04C
Jan 8, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE Z
Jul 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Non...
Jun 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held a...
GRADE A
Oct 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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...
Dec 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparati...
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OFF THE HOOK in Astoria (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was OFF THE HOOK last inspected?
- OFF THE HOOK was last inspected on January 8, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 28 points.
- What is OFF THE HOOK's current health grade?
- OFF THE HOOK currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has OFF THE HOOK had?
- OFF THE HOOK has 6 health inspections on record from December 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at OFF THE HOOK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at OFF THE HOOK was 30 points on July 16, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has OFF THE HOOK ever received a Grade C?
- No. OFF THE HOOK has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.