Tavern 157

157-12 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11354
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Tavern 157, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Tavern 157 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Jun 26, 2024
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Nov 29, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tavern 157 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tavern 157 on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tavern 157?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tavern 157.

How does Tavern 157 compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tavern 157 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tavern 157's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tavern 157 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tavern 157 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 Tavern 157 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tavern 157 is inspected roughly once per year on average.