Green Leafs

49-01 43 Avenue, Queens, NY 11377

American

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Green Leafs, the earliest from 2023. Green Leafs was last inspected on Oct 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, three this time.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Green Leafs's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Dec 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

10F

Jul 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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

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

04L

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

Aug 24, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Green Leafs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Green Leafs on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Green Leafs?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Green Leafs.

How does Green Leafs compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Green Leafs most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Green Leafs's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Green Leafs 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 Green Leafs 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 Green Leafs inspected?

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

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