The Shillelagh Tavern
Inspectors have visited The Shillelagh Tavern six times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting The Shillelagh Tavern on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Shillelagh Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Shillelagh Tavern on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Shillelagh Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Shillelagh Tavern.
How does The Shillelagh Tavern compare to other restaurants in Queens?
The Shillelagh Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.
Has The Shillelagh Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Shillelagh Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Shillelagh 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.