Mateus Restaurant
222-05 Jamaica Avenue, New York City, NY 11428 · Queens · Portuguese
Passed all 5 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-11-13 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection 1
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
2024-04-09 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 8
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
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 fl
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.
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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
2023-03-08 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 1
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
2022-03-01 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 2
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Thawing procedures improper.
2022-02-15 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 6
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
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