Irv Deli Restaurant

32-02 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

American

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Irv Deli Restaurant stretching back to 2024. On Jul 28, 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 trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Irv Deli Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

06D

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

Apr 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 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

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

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

10F

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

08A

Feb 1, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Irv Deli Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Irv Deli Restaurant on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Irv Deli Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Irv Deli Restaurant.

How does Irv Deli Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Irv Deli Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Irv Deli Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Irv Deli Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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