RAINHAS in East Elmhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026
📍 108-01 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11368 ·
🍽️ Brazilian
Overview
Rainhas, a Brazilian restaurant in East Elmhurst, Queens, was subject to 1 emergency closure between 2022 and 2026. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation and has received 5 inspections on record, including 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B result.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
1
Grade A Inspection
RAINHAS in East Elmhurst: Emergency Closures (1)
RAINHAS in East Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (5 records)
✅ REOPENED
Jan 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 28, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
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.
Violations:
10B
GRADE B
Apr 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method ...
May 31, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Non...
GRADE A
Oct 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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...
RAINHAS in East Elmhurst: News Coverage (1)
CLOSED Rainhas Closed by Health Dept - Queens Published Mar 3, 2026Browse Related
RAINHAS in East Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RAINHAS last inspected?
- RAINHAS was last inspected on January 30, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is RAINHAS's current health grade?
- RAINHAS currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has RAINHAS been closed by NYC Health?
- RAINHAS has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has RAINHAS had?
- RAINHAS has 5 health inspections on record from October 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RAINHAS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RAINHAS was 52 points on January 28, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.