Anassa Taverna Astoria

26-05 28 Street, Queens, NY 11102

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Anassa Taverna Astoria has been inspected three times since 2022. On Apr 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Anassa Taverna Astoria squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

Oct 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04H

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

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

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

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

08A

Dec 10, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

04N

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anassa Taverna Astoria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Anassa Taverna Astoria on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Anassa Taverna Astoria?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Anassa Taverna Astoria.

How does Anassa Taverna Astoria compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Anassa Taverna Astoria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Anassa Taverna Astoria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Anassa Taverna Astoria have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Anassa Taverna Astoria 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 Anassa Taverna Astoria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Anassa Taverna Astoria is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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