The Astoria Tavern

33-16 23 Avenue, Queens, NY 11105

Irish

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, The Astoria Tavern has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The Astoria Tavern was last inspected on Feb 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; The Astoria Tavern is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Jul 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Mar 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Astoria Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Astoria Tavern on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Astoria Tavern?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Astoria Tavern.

How does The Astoria Tavern compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Astoria Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Astoria Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Astoria Tavern have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Astoria Tavern 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 The Astoria Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Astoria Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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