Blu Ember

NYC Health Dept

137-49 NORTHERN BOULEVARD · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 11 points (Jun 2025). Food Storage & Handling cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

3 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 8 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 21
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 8 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, f
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Not Critical Food Temperature
Thawing procedure improper.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
NOV 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
JUN 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Other
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

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