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Vernon Grille

48-20 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, NY 11101
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Vernon Grille stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with four violations after five on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Vernon Grille scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
74
Sep 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
41
May 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
82
Jan 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vernon Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vernon Grille on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vernon Grille?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vernon Grille.

How does Vernon Grille compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Vernon Grille most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Vernon Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vernon Grille have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vernon Grille 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 Vernon Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vernon Grille is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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