Taverna Kos

41-19 23 Avenue, Queens, NY 11105

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Taverna Kos stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Oct 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

02H

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

04L

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

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

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

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

10G

May 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04L

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

09C

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

08A

Apr 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taverna Kos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taverna Kos on file is from Jan 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taverna Kos?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taverna Kos.

How does Taverna Kos compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Taverna Kos most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Taverna Kos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taverna Kos have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taverna Kos 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 Taverna Kos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taverna Kos is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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