RIB SHACK in Baisley Park
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025
📍 157-06 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11434 ·
🍽️ Soul Food
Overview
Rib Shack in Baisley Park holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023, and across 13 inspections dating back to that period has received 2 Grade C results alongside its current Grade A.
13
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
RIB SHACK in Baisley Park: Emergency Closures (2)
RIB SHACK in Baisley Park: Full Inspection History (13 records)
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
GRADE A
May 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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 ...
Mar 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
No hand washing fa...
Mar 31, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Nov 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 29
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
Apr 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not pro...
Apr 22, 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
GRADE C
Jan 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Jan 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 33
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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, Phori...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 59
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pest...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 59
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
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RIB SHACK in Baisley Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RIB SHACK last inspected?
- RIB SHACK was last inspected on December 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 21 points.
- What is RIB SHACK's current health grade?
- RIB SHACK currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has RIB SHACK been closed by NYC Health?
- RIB SHACK 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 RIB SHACK had?
- RIB SHACK has 13 health inspections on record from January 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RIB SHACK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RIB SHACK was 59 points on January 11, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.