Oba Grill

70-35 Austin Street, Queens, NY 11375
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Oba Grill has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Oba Grill's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
58
Oct 3, 2024
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
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
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
61
Feb 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Mar 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oba Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oba Grill on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oba Grill?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oba Grill.

How does Oba Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Oba Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Oba Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oba Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Oba Grill 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 Oba Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oba Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.