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North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering

272-48 Grand Central Parkway, Queens, NY 11005
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged five inspections at North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
67
Nov 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
May 3, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
50
Aug 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jul 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering.

How does North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering compare to other restaurants in Queens?

North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, North Shore Towers Restaurant and Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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