Playground

71-30 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Thai
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Playground five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

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

Playground scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Dec 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Aug 23, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
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
74
Jun 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playground last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playground on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playground?

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

How does Playground compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Playground most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Playground's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Playground 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 Playground inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Playground is inspected around two times per year on average.