Queens, NY — Angelo's Deli Restaurant, located at 50-00 Grand Avenue in Maspeth, Queens, received a score of 26 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) health inspection conducted on March 26, 2026. That score falls within the Grade B range but sits near the upper boundary, just two points below the Grade C threshold. The data was released by DOHMH on March 31, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the March inspection:

  • Code 10F: 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.

No critical violations were cited. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, non-critical violations generally relate to equipment maintenance, facility conditions, and sanitation practices that, while not posing an immediate public health risk, can contribute to conditions that allow contamination to occur over time if left unaddressed. The FDA Food Code similarly identifies equipment cleanliness as a core element of a sanitary food service environment.

Though this inspection resulted in no critical findings, a score of 26 reflects a meaningful accumulation of non-critical issues. Restaurants scoring between 14 and 27 receive a Grade B, but scores in the upper portion of that range — particularly those at 25 or above — indicate conditions that could tip into Grade C territory on a subsequent inspection if violations are not corrected.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 governs the operation of food service establishments throughout the city. Under the city's grading system, restaurants are assigned letter grades based on their inspection scores, which are posted publicly at the establishment. The FDA Food Code, which informs local health codes across the country, emphasizes that non-food contact surfaces must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to prevent indirect contamination of food.

Equipment that is not properly sealed, raised, or positioned for cleaning can harbor food debris, grease, and moisture — conditions that may attract pests or allow bacterial growth over time.

Inspection History

Angelo's Deli Restaurant has a generally strong inspection record over the past several years. Its prior scores include:

  • April 29, 2026: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • November 13, 2024: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • January 23, 2024: Score 23
  • September 6, 2022: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • February 25, 2022: Score 19

The most recent inspection on April 29, 2026 — conducted after the March inspection covered in this report — resulted in a score of 12, a Grade A. That subsequent result suggests the violation identified in March was addressed.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to food service establishments following each inspection cycle:

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 points or higher

Grades are required to be posted prominently at the entrance of each establishment. Consumers can look up full inspection records, including violation details and score histories, through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

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