Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
24
Last inspection
May 27, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 4
Kitchen 79 currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 27, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 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 during active necessary preparation.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 27, 2026
- Date
- May 27, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 24
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 27, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kitchen 79 does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Kitchen 79's latest score: 24
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kitchen 79's current NYC health grade?
Kitchen 79 currently has a Z grade.
When was Kitchen 79 last inspected?
Kitchen 79 was last inspected on May 27, 2026.
What was Kitchen 79's latest inspection score?
Kitchen 79's latest inspection score was 24 points.
How many violations did Kitchen 79 have in its latest inspection?
Kitchen 79 had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Kitchen 79 located?
Kitchen 79 is located at 37-70 79th Street 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: 50171049
Last updated: July 8, 2026