Prime Astoria

40-06 Astoria Boulevard, Queens, NY 11103

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 19, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Prime Astoria. The most recent report on file is from Oct 19, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to 15.

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Prime Astoria on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

9 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. carbon monoxide (co) level exceeds nine (9) ppm

05B

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

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions

15-42

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Original label for smoking products sold or offered for sale.

15-22

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Dec 4, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

05D

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prime Astoria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prime Astoria on file is from Oct 19, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Prime Astoria?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Prime Astoria.

How does Prime Astoria compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Prime Astoria most recently scored 19 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Prime Astoria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Prime Astoria have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around 15 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Prime Astoria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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