Happy Deli

33-09 College Point Boulevard, Queens, NY 11354
American
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Happy Deli has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Happy Deli scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Apr 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74
Sep 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
58
Aug 10, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Deli on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Deli?

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

How does Happy Deli compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Happy Deli most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Happy Deli's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Happy Deli 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 Happy Deli inspected?

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