Sanfords

30-13 Broadway, Queens, NY 11106

New American

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Sanfords three times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

02B

Aug 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04H

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Jan 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

06F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sanfords last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sanfords on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sanfords compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Sanfords' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sanfords 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 Sanfords inspected?

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

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