NYC Checker Flag Grill Health Inspection Grade
American · 70-11 Grand Avenue, Queens, NY 11378
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
12
Last inspection
January 6, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
NYC Checker Flag Grill currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 6, 2026 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Latest Inspection Details
January 6, 2026
- Date
- January 6, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jan 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
NYC Checker Flag Grill 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.
NYC Checker Flag Grill's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is NYC Checker Flag Grill's current NYC health grade?
NYC Checker Flag Grill currently has a N grade.
When was NYC Checker Flag Grill last inspected?
NYC Checker Flag Grill was last inspected on January 6, 2026.
What was NYC Checker Flag Grill's latest inspection score?
NYC Checker Flag Grill's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did NYC Checker Flag Grill have in its latest inspection?
NYC Checker Flag Grill had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is NYC Checker Flag Grill located?
NYC Checker Flag Grill is located at 70-11 Grand Avenue in Queens, NY 11378.
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: 50180121
Last updated: July 3, 2026