Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries

24-39 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, personal cleanliness is inadequate is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 28, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

Oct 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

04N

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

04L

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

08A

Aug 21, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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

Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.

03C

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries on file is from Mar 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries?

Across the inspection record, personal cleanliness is inadequate has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries.

How does Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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