Othello Deli

26-19 24 Avenue, Queens, NY 11102

American

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Othello Deli stretching back to 2023. On Apr 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Mar 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

10F

Apr 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

04N

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Othello Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Othello Deli on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Othello Deli?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Othello Deli.

How does Othello Deli compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Othello Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Othello Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Othello Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Othello 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 Othello Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Othello Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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