Romanian Garden

43-06 43 Avenue, Queens, NY 11104

Eastern European

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2024, Romanian Garden has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Romanian Garden on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04L

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Nov 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

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

08A

Apr 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 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

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

06C

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

10B

10F

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Romanian Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Romanian Garden on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Romanian Garden?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Romanian Garden.

How does Romanian Garden compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Romanian Garden most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Romanian Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Romanian Garden have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Romanian Garden 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 Romanian Garden inspected?

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

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