Grade BMediterraneanNo recent inspection

Shawarma Spot

34-23 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, 11101

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 7, 2025 · New York City health department

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.
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
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
May 7, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (2 critical)
Jan 8, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (4 critical)
Aug 31, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Aug 2, 2023	Grade B	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	6 (5 critical)
Jul 24, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	10 (6 critical)

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

4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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