SAHARA NEW YORK in Astoria (East) Woodside (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026
📍 25-62 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, NY 11103 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Sahara New York in Astoria holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the coffee shop has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
SAHARA NEW YORK in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Feb 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
GRADE A
Jun 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Violations:
10D
GRADE A
Jan 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessib...
May 24, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow ...
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SAHARA NEW YORK in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SAHARA NEW YORK last inspected?
- SAHARA NEW YORK was last inspected on February 3, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is SAHARA NEW YORK's current health grade?
- SAHARA NEW YORK currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SAHARA NEW YORK had?
- SAHARA NEW YORK has 4 health inspections on record from May 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SAHARA NEW YORK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SAHARA NEW YORK was 8 points on January 19, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SAHARA NEW YORK ever received a Grade C?
- No. SAHARA NEW YORK has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.