161 Deli & Grill

90-46 161 Street, Queens, NY 11432

Vietnamese / Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

161 Deli & Grill has been inspected five times since 2022. 161 Deli & Grill was last inspected on Jun 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, showing up three times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; 161 Deli & Grill is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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.

10B

Aug 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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 during active necessary preparation.

02G

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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.

10F

Jul 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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 gloves when required; worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.

04D

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.

05D

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.

06C

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04K

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 less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

08A

Feb 8, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

10F

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Oct 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 161 Deli & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 161 Deli & Grill on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 161 Deli & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 161 Deli & Grill.

How does 161 Deli & Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

161 Deli & Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has 161 Deli & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 161 Deli & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 161 Deli & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 161 Deli & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 161 Deli & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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