Al-sham Sweets & Pastries
24-39 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, 11103
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 28, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 28, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 9 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
- 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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