Maria's

38-11 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Maria's has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Maria's latest score of 78 sits above the Queens average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

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

Aug 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

10F

Jun 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04M

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

08A

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

08C

10F

Feb 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04M

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

08A

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maria's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maria's on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maria's?

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 Maria's.

How does Maria's compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Maria's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Maria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maria's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maria's 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 Maria's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Maria's is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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