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Raising Cane's: health inspection history

39-20 Main Street, New York City, NY 11354

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Address: 39-20 Main Street, New York City, NY 11354
Borough: Queens
Cuisine (as listed): Chicken
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Feb 5, 2026
Latest inspection: Feb 5, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 5 inspections, Feb 18, 2025 to Feb 5, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 11 violations, of which 3 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 3 points. Among 393 graded restaurants in ZIP 11354, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Feb 5, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 3Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10FNot critical 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.

Jan 5, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 22Violations were cited in the following area(s).

10FNot critical 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.
04NCritical 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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
08BNot critical Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
06CCritical 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.

Mar 10, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 4Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10HNot critical 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.
10FNot critical 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.

Mar 10, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

16-11Prohibited drink listed on children's meal menu

Feb 18, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 30Violations were cited in the following area(s).

10BNot 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.
05DCritical 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.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.