Pahal Zan Mediterranean

106-12 Continental Avenue, Queens, NY 11375

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Pahal Zan Mediterranean appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Nov 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around five violations found each time.

When inspectors have written things up, dishwashing and ware washing has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Pahal Zan Mediterranean on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04L

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

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

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

Aug 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Jun 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

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

10G

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

10F

Jan 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pahal Zan Mediterranean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pahal Zan Mediterranean on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pahal Zan Mediterranean?

Across the inspection record, dishwashing and ware washing has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pahal Zan Mediterranean.

How does Pahal Zan Mediterranean compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pahal Zan Mediterranean most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pahal Zan Mediterranean's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Pahal Zan Mediterranean have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pahal Zan Mediterranean 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 Pahal Zan Mediterranean inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pahal Zan Mediterranean is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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