L'italiano Trattoria

216-01 Horace Harding Expressway, Queens, NY 11364

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, L'italiano Trattoria has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Personal cleanliness is inadequate” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so L'italiano Trattoria is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Feb 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Mar 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

06A

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

06D

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

04L

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

08A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was L'italiano Trattoria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L'italiano Trattoria on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L'italiano Trattoria?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness is inadequate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at L'italiano Trattoria.

How does L'italiano Trattoria compare to other restaurants in Queens?

L'italiano Trattoria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has L'italiano Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at L'italiano Trattoria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at L'italiano Trattoria 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 L'italiano Trattoria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, L'italiano Trattoria is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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