Pastrami Queen

1125 Lexington Ave, 0, NY 10075
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Pastrami Queen has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Pastrami Queen was last inspected on Oct 23, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: eight violations last time, four this time.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Pastrami Queen's latest score of 82 sits above the NYC average of 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Food protection certificate not available for inspection
18-11
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
82
May 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
41
Jul 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pastrami Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pastrami Queen on file is from Oct 23, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pastrami Queen?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pastrami Queen.

Has Pastrami Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pastrami Queen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pastrami Queen 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 Pastrami Queen inspected?

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