Q MARQET in East Harlem (South)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026
📍 38 EAST 98 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Q Marqet in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, and across 11 inspections it has received mixed grades including 1 Grade B and 1 Grade C alongside its current Grade A result.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
Q MARQET in East Harlem (South): Emergency Closures (2)
Q MARQET in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (11 records)
Mar 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE A
Jan 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispense...
Dec 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, r...
Dec 30, 2024
— 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
Apr 2, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or acciden...
GRADE B
Apr 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Violations:
04O
Jun 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
GRADE C
Jan 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 65
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Establ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 65
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
Jun 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
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.
Evidence of rats o...
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Q MARQET in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Q MARQET last inspected?
- Q MARQET was last inspected on March 23, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is Q MARQET's current health grade?
- Q MARQET currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has Q MARQET been closed by NYC Health?
- Q MARQET 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 Q MARQET had?
- Q MARQET has 11 health inspections on record from June 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at Q MARQET?
- The worst inspection score recorded at Q MARQET was 65 points on January 12, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.