Palermo

23-92 21 Street, Queens, NY 11105
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Palermo has been inspected three times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Palermo is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
May 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
74
Jun 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palermo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palermo on file is from Oct 21, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palermo?

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 Palermo.

How does Palermo compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Palermo most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Palermo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palermo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Palermo 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 Palermo inspected?

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