Home› NYC› Queens› The Cottage Tavern

The Cottage Tavern

108-07 72 Avenue, Queens, NY 11375
Irish
Last inspected: Sep 13, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Cottage Tavern has four inspections in the public record. On Sep 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus four before.

Across the inspection history, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so The Cottage Tavern is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 13, 2025
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.
15-37
95
Aug 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Jan 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
64
Oct 2, 2023
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cottage Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cottage Tavern on file is from Sep 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cottage Tavern?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Cottage Tavern.

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

The Cottage Tavern most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Cottage 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 Cottage Tavern inspected?

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

Nearby Restaurants
Reef
108-02 72 Avenue
Score: 74 — Medium Risk
Pink Forest
72-01 Austin Street
Score: 78 — Low Risk
5 Burro Cafe
72-05 Austin Street
Score: 70 — Medium Risk
Explore More
→ All locations in Queens → Irish restaurants in NYC → Irish restaurants in Queens
forkgrade — Public health inspection data for food establishments across the US
About Methodology Privacy Policy