Sandz

234-32 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11422

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Sandz is still short, with only one visit logged. Sandz was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Sandz on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandz on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Sandz compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sandz most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sandz 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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