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Palace Grill: health inspection history

40-35 21 Street, New York City, NY 11101

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Address
40-35 21 Street, New York City, NY 11101
Borough
Queens
Cuisine (as listed)
American
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Mar 12, 2025 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection
Aug 22, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
5 inspections, Feb 18, 2025 to Aug 22, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 19 violations, of which 9 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 13 points. Among 318 graded restaurants in ZIP 11101, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Aug 22, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 25Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 04ECritical Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 04NCritical Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
  • 06CCritical 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.

Mar 12, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 20-08Not critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
  • 19-06Not critical Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
  • 20-04Not critical “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.

Mar 12, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  • 10FNot critical 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.

Feb 18, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 39Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
  • 10BNot critical Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  • 10FNot critical 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.
  • 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  • 04JCritical Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
  • 02CCritical Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
  • 09BNot critical Thawing procedure improper.

Feb 18, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 20-04Not critical “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.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.