Pao De Queijo & Co.

31-90 30 Street, Queens, NY 11106
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Pao De Queijo & Co. has been inspected four times since 2023. Pao De Queijo & Co. was last inspected on Nov 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Pao De Queijo & Co. trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
67
Jul 31, 2024
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
64
Mar 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
Feb 27, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
“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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pao De Queijo & Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pao De Queijo & Co. on file is from Nov 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pao De Queijo & Co.?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pao De Queijo & Co..

How does Pao De Queijo & Co. compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pao De Queijo & Co. most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pao De Queijo & Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pao De Queijo & Co. have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pao De Queijo & Co. 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 Pao De Queijo & Co. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pao De Queijo & Co. is inspected roughly once per year on average.