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Irish Whiskey Bar

28-48 31 Street, Queens, NY 11102
Irish
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Irish Whiskey Bar has four inspections in the public record. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area
15-01
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Feb 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
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
78
Jan 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
67
Oct 26, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Irish Whiskey Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Irish Whiskey Bar on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Irish Whiskey Bar?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Irish Whiskey Bar.

How does Irish Whiskey Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Irish Whiskey Bar most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Irish Whiskey Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Irish Whiskey Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Irish Whiskey Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Irish Whiskey Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Irish Whiskey Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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