The Village Saloon

82-11 Eliot Avenue, Queens, NY 11379
American
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited The Village Saloon three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The most recent inspection turned up six violations, more than the four found previously.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which The Village Saloon's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
55
Dec 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Apr 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Village Saloon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Village Saloon on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Village Saloon?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Village Saloon.

How does The Village Saloon compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Village Saloon most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Village Saloon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Village Saloon have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Village Saloon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Village Saloon inspected?

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