PASTRAMI QUEEN in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026
📍 138 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ Jewish/Kosher
Overview
Pastrami Queen on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 7 points. However, the restaurant has experienced 2 emergency closures since 2021, despite earning Grade A on 3 of its 6 inspections over that period.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
PASTRAMI QUEEN in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Emergency Closures (2)
PASTRAMI QUEEN in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Feb 19, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
GRADE A
Jun 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE A
Mar 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
✅ REOPENED
Dec 6, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Violations:
10B
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 2, 2021
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
ROP processing equipment not approved by DOHMH.
Violations:
22E
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 2, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 71
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
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PASTRAMI QUEEN in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PASTRAMI QUEEN last inspected?
- PASTRAMI QUEEN was last inspected on February 19, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is PASTRAMI QUEEN's current health grade?
- PASTRAMI QUEEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has PASTRAMI QUEEN been closed by NYC Health?
- PASTRAMI QUEEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has PASTRAMI QUEEN had?
- PASTRAMI QUEEN has 6 health inspections on record from December 2021 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PASTRAMI QUEEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PASTRAMI QUEEN was 71 points on December 2, 2021. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.