The Palm

Jfk International Airport, Queens, NY 11430
American
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Palm appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. On Apr 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

The Palm's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Feb 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Oct 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jun 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Palm last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Palm on file is from Apr 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Palm?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Palm.

How does The Palm compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has The Palm's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Palm have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Palm 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 Palm inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Palm is inspected roughly once per year on average.