Pete's Diner & Grill

39-14 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11104

American

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Pete's Diner & Grill appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Pete's Diner & Grill is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Mar 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

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

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Jun 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

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 Pete's Diner & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pete's Diner & Grill on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pete's Diner & Grill?

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 Pete's Diner & Grill.

How does Pete's Diner & Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pete's Diner & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pete's Diner & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pete's Diner & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pete's Diner & Grill 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 Pete's Diner & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pete's Diner & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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