Il Poeta

98-04 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11375
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Apr 23, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus two before.

Across the inspection history, personal cleanliness is inadequate is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Il Poeta squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Jul 22, 2021
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Poeta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Poeta on file is from Apr 23, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Poeta?

Across the inspection record, personal cleanliness is inadequate has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Il Poeta.

How does Il Poeta compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Il Poeta's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Il Poeta have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Il Poeta means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.