The Windjammer

552 Grandview Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

American

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at The Windjammer, the earliest from 2022. On Aug 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The Windjammer's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

08C

Oct 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

Oct 12, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Windjammer last inspected?

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

How does The Windjammer compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has The Windjammer's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Windjammer 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 Windjammer inspected?

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

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