THE MIGHTY CRAB in Sunnyside Yards (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 6 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 9, 2025
📍 34-45 48 STREET, Queens, NY 11101 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
The Mighty Crab in Sunnyside, Queens has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 6 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 11 points, though it has experienced repeated emergency closures despite its recent passing inspection. With 12 inspections on record over the past two years, the closure history indicates significant ongoing compliance challenges.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
6
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
THE MIGHTY CRAB in Sunnyside Yards (North): Emergency Closures (6)
THE MIGHTY CRAB in Sunnyside Yards (North): Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE A
Apr 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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 incl...
Mar 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; inta...
Mar 19, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
GRADE A
Oct 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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...
Feb 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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 dispensed directly by the vendor.
Establishment is not f...
GRADE P
Jul 21, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 15
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 18, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulter...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 18, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 37
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
Jul 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 37
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 10, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 53
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleanin...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 10, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 53
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
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THE MIGHTY CRAB in Sunnyside Yards (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE MIGHTY CRAB last inspected?
- THE MIGHTY CRAB was last inspected on April 9, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is THE MIGHTY CRAB's current health grade?
- THE MIGHTY CRAB currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has THE MIGHTY CRAB been closed by NYC Health?
- THE MIGHTY CRAB has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 6 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has THE MIGHTY CRAB had?
- THE MIGHTY CRAB has 12 health inspections on record from July 2023 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE MIGHTY CRAB?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE MIGHTY CRAB was 57 points on March 19, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.