161 DELI & GRILL.

NYC Health Dept

90-46 161 STREET · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 13 points (Jun 2025). Documentation & Training cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

5 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
AUG 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
JUL 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
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
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Food Temperature
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Not Critical Pest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Employee Hygiene
Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change glo
FEB 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
OCT 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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