East 21 Health Inspection Grade
Chinese/japanese · 71-26 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
August 13, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
East 21 currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 13, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
August 13, 2025
- Date
- August 13, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Aug 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 27, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
East 21 has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 12, lower than its March 2024 score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
East 21's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is East 21's current NYC health grade?
East 21 currently has a A grade.
When was East 21 last inspected?
East 21 was last inspected on August 13, 2025.
What was East 21's latest inspection score?
East 21's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did East 21 have in its latest inspection?
East 21 had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is East 21 located?
East 21 is located at 71-26 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, NY 11372.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50143540
Last updated: July 3, 2026