Sands of Persia

25-01 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Sands of Persia has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04K

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04H

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

08A

Nov 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

2 minor violations.

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

10E

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

Nov 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

08A

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

10G

Oct 31, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04K

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

04M

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

08A

10F

Oct 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

04M

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

04H

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

10F

Feb 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Mar 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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

04L

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

08A

10D

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

08C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sands of Persia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sands of Persia on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sands of Persia?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sands of Persia.

How does Sands of Persia compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Sands of Persia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sands of Persia have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sands of Persia 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 Sands of Persia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sands of Persia is inspected around two times per year on average.

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