Town Foods
41-28 MAIN STREET, Queens, 11355
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 3, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 3, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalA 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.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 6 (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 kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 15 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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