The Shannon Pot

10-50 44 Drive, Queens, NY 11101

Irish

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at The Shannon Pot is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: seven violations last time, two this time.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Sep 10, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Shannon Pot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Shannon Pot on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Shannon Pot?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Shannon Pot.

How does The Shannon Pot compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has The Shannon Pot's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Shannon Pot means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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