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Grade ASandwiches/Salads/Mixed Buffet

Court House Gourmet Deli

88-40 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11435

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 13, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 13, 2026

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 13, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (4 critical)
Feb 7, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 (1 critical)
Oct 28, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Aug 25, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection5 (2 critical)
Aug 3, 2023Grade CPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection12 (7 critical)
Jul 11, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 6 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.

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