PAIN DE VIE in Queens Village
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026
📍 218-77 HEMPSTEAD AVENUE, Queens, NY 11429 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Pain de Vie in Queens Village has not yet been graded by NYC DOHMH. The Caribbean restaurant received a score of 58 points on its most recent inspection in 2026, which exceeds the threshold for Grade C classification. The restaurant has 10 inspections on record since 2023 and is currently awaiting re-inspection.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
PAIN DE VIE in Queens Village: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE Z
Jan 7, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 58
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Nov 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, conta...
GRADE Z
Dec 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 50
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
Dec 27, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Jul 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
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.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Ant...
Jul 24, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
Aug 10, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
May 24, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes...
May 10, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot a...
May 10, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
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PAIN DE VIE in Queens Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PAIN DE VIE last inspected?
- PAIN DE VIE was last inspected on January 7, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 58 points.
- What is PAIN DE VIE's current health grade?
- PAIN DE VIE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has PAIN DE VIE had?
- PAIN DE VIE has 10 health inspections on record from May 2023 through January 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at PAIN DE VIE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PAIN DE VIE was 58 points on January 7, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PAIN DE VIE ever received a Grade C?
- No. PAIN DE VIE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.