Town Foods

41-28 Main Street, Queens, NY 11355
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 3, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Town Foods has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Town Foods' latest score of 67 falls below the Queens average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 3, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
67
Jul 20, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
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
74
Mar 21, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Equipment used for rop not approved by the department
28-04
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Town Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Town Foods on file is from Jan 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Town Foods?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Town Foods.

How does Town Foods compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Town Foods most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Town Foods' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Town Foods have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Town Foods 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 Town Foods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Town Foods is inspected around two times per year on average.