Spark's Deli

28-31 Borden Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
American
Last inspected: May 27, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Spark's Deli appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on May 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
78
May 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Feb 14, 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
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
74
Sep 29, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spark's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spark's Deli on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spark's Deli?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Spark's Deli.

How does Spark's Deli compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Spark's Deli most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Spark's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spark's Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spark's Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Spark's Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spark's Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.