Truth

27-35 21 Street, Queens, NY 11102

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Truth three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Truth is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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 19, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04H

10F

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

Aug 9, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

05D

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Original label for smoking products sold or offered for sale.

15-22

Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.

15-37

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Truth last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Truth on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Truth?

Across the inspection record, “no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Truth.

How does Truth compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Truth most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Truth's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Truth have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Truth 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 Truth inspected?

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

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