678 Deli

88-20 Van Wyck Expressway, Queens, NY 11418
American
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited 678 Deli four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on May 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited two times.

678 Deli's latest score of 78 sits above the Queens average of 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
78
Jun 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
78
Feb 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jun 15, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 678 Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 678 Deli on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 678 Deli?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 678 Deli.

How does 678 Deli compare to other restaurants in Queens?

678 Deli most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has 678 Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 678 Deli have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 678 Deli 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 678 Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 678 Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.