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28-49 STEINWAY STREET · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Closed by NYC Health Dept, Feb 2026. Reopened Feb 2026.

10 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months · 2 closures on record in the last 24 months.

CLOSURE ON RECORD

Closed by NYC Health Dept on February 5, 2026. Reopened February 6, 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6

2026

PASS 1 violation

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

FEB 5

2026

FAIL 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

FEB 5

2026

FAIL 1 violation

Not Critical Sanitation

JAN 23

2026

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, f

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

JAN 23

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

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JAN 23

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions

SEP 14

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Not Critical Other

Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area

Not Critical Other

Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.

SEP 14

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm

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

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

MAR 15

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 5 CRITICAL

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

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-han

Critical Other

Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

MAR 15

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Not Critical Other

Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.

Not Critical Other

Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area

Public inspection records from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →

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