Telly's Taverna

28-11 23 Avenue, Queens, NY 11105
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Telly's Taverna three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Telly's Taverna on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
67
Sep 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
50
Mar 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Telly's Taverna last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Telly's Taverna on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Telly's Taverna?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Telly's Taverna.

How does Telly's Taverna compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Telly's Taverna most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Telly's Taverna's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Telly's Taverna have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Telly's Taverna 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 Telly's Taverna inspected?

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