Nick's Gourmet Deli

74-15 Ditmars Boulevard, Queens, NY 11370

American

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Nick's Gourmet Deli, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

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.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Nick's Gourmet Deli is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Aug 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

10G

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

Jun 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nick's Gourmet Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nick's Gourmet Deli on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nick's Gourmet Deli?

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 Nick's Gourmet Deli.

How does Nick's Gourmet Deli compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Nick's Gourmet Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Nick's Gourmet Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nick's Gourmet Deli have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nick's Gourmet Deli 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 Nick's Gourmet Deli inspected?

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

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