New Castle Delicatessen

149-34 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at New Castle Delicatessen, the earliest from 2023. New Castle Delicatessen was last inspected on Dec 6, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from three violations to two.

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting New Castle Delicatessen on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
82
Apr 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
74
Oct 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Sep 19, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Castle Delicatessen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Castle Delicatessen on file is from Dec 6, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Castle Delicatessen?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New Castle Delicatessen.

How does New Castle Delicatessen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

New Castle Delicatessen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has New Castle Delicatessen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Castle Delicatessen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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