Safir Mediterranean

47-31 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, NY 11101
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Safir Mediterranean three times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 21, 2024. 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 three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “sanitized equipment or utensil”, showing up two times.

Safir Mediterranean scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
74
May 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
58
Dec 19, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safir Mediterranean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safir Mediterranean on file is from Nov 21, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Safir Mediterranean?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Safir Mediterranean.

How does Safir Mediterranean compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Safir Mediterranean's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Safir Mediterranean have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Safir Mediterranean 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 Safir Mediterranean inspected?

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