Sands Of Persia
25-01 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, 11103
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (5 months ago).
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 3, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 18 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
- 15 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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