Salvo's

66-01 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: seven violations last time, five this time.

The pattern that stands out is cold TCS food item held above 41 °F, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Salvo's trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

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

Jan 15, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

02B

02G

06C

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salvo's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salvo's on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salvo's?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salvo's.

How does Salvo's compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Salvo's most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Salvo's's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Salvo's have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Salvo's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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