Taverna Kyclades

36-01 Ditmars Boulevard, Queens, NY 11105
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Taverna Kyclades four times, with records going back to 2023. Taverna Kyclades was last inspected on Jun 12, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, showing up two times.

Taverna Kyclades scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Mar 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
52
Jul 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
95
Feb 7, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taverna Kyclades last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taverna Kyclades on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taverna Kyclades?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taverna Kyclades.

How does Taverna Kyclades compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Taverna Kyclades' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taverna Kyclades have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taverna Kyclades 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 Taverna Kyclades inspected?

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