Panino Rustico of Howard Beach

161-16 Crossbay Boulevard, Queens, NY 11414

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Panino Rustico of Howard Beach three times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

When inspectors have written things up, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Panino Rustico of Howard Beach's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 28, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

06F

Sep 27, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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

06F

Aug 8, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 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

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

04A

02G

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panino Rustico of Howard Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panino Rustico of Howard Beach on file is from Mar 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panino Rustico of Howard Beach?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panino Rustico of Howard Beach.

How does Panino Rustico of Howard Beach compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Panino Rustico of Howard Beach most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Panino Rustico of Howard Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panino Rustico of Howard Beach have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panino Rustico of Howard Beach 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 Panino Rustico of Howard Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panino Rustico of Howard Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.

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