Almaz Palace

90-17 63 Drive, Queens, NY 11374

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Almaz Palace stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Almaz Palace on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

08C

Oct 1, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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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

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

08A

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

08C

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

09E

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

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Apr 3, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

02B

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

06D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Almaz Palace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Almaz Palace on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Almaz Palace?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Almaz Palace.

How does Almaz Palace compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Almaz Palace most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Almaz Palace's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Almaz Palace have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Almaz Palace 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 Almaz Palace inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Almaz Palace is inspected around two times per year on average.

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