The Irish Rover
37-18 28 AVENUE, Queens, 11103
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 27, 2026
A 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.
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.
CriticalRaw 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 paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Grade B | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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