Sampan Chinese Restaurant

28-48 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103
Chinese
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Sampan Chinese Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. Sampan Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from two to three between inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up two times.

Sampan Chinese Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
78
Dec 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sampan Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sampan Chinese Restaurant on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sampan Chinese Restaurant?

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

How does Sampan Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sampan Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Sampan Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sampan Chinese Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sampan Chinese Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.