Frank Ottomanelli's by the Water
5210 Center Blvd, Queens, NY 11101
Failed · Oct 28, 2026 Directions
69
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Passed 3 of 4 graded inspections since 2023.
- Keeps coming up: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred., cited 3 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
- Last inspected Oct 28, 2026: failed with 6 violations, 4 critical.
- 4 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Failed Oct 28
Cycle Inspection
6 violations, 4 critical
- Critical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Critical Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
- Critical No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Critical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Minor 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.
- Minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 2024
- Passed Sep 3
Cycle Inspection
3 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Food-contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred
- Critical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored
- Minor Nonfood-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
- 2023
- Passed Jun 20
Pre-permit (Operational)
3 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Food-contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred
- Minor Dishwashing and warewashing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient
- Minor Nonfood-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
- Passed Apr 24
Pre-permit (Operational)
3 violations
- Minor Nonfood-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
- Minor 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 dispensed from a sanitary device
- Minor 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