Palace Grill

40-35 21 Street, Queens, NY 11101

American

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Palace Grill is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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

04A

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

19-06

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Feb 18, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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

06E

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

10G

10F

20-04

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palace Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palace Grill on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palace Grill?

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 Palace Grill.

How does Palace Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Palace Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Palace Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Palace Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Palace Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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