DA PAI DON in Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026
📍 77-00 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11373 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Da Pai Don in Elmhurst holds a Grade Z following its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection in 2026, scoring 27 points. Across 11 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade B and 3 Grade C results, with no emergency closures on record.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
DA PAI DON in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE Z
Jan 20, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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.
Violations:
06C
Oct 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 71
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE C
Aug 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 57
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except...
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, fo...
GRADE C
Apr 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 45
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
Mar 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
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.
Sanitized equipment or...
GRADE C
Nov 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 45
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
May 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 cleanin...
Dec 5, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
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, ab...
GRADE B
Dec 5, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE P
Oct 28, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
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DA PAI DON in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DA PAI DON last inspected?
- DA PAI DON was last inspected on January 20, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is DA PAI DON's current health grade?
- DA PAI DON currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has DA PAI DON had?
- DA PAI DON has 11 health inspections on record from October 2022 through January 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DA PAI DON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DA PAI DON was 71 points on October 21, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DA PAI DON ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. DA PAI DON has received a Grade C on 3 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.