Zen Astoria

37-20 30 Avenue, Queens, NY 11103

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Nov 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 1, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Zen Astoria scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Jul 31, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

10G

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

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zen Astoria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zen Astoria on file is from Nov 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Zen Astoria compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Zen Astoria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zen Astoria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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