Grade AItalian

Panino Rustico Of Howard Beach

161-16 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens, 11414

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

  • 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
Mar 28, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)
Sep 27, 2024Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 (1 critical)
Aug 8, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

Around this address

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

  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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