SANDS OF PERSIA in Astoria (East) Woodside (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026
📍 25-01 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, NY 11103 ·
🍽️ Middle Eastern
Overview
Sands of Persia in Astoria has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z with a score of 5 points across 8 inspections through 2026, including 1 Grade A result.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
SANDS OF PERSIA in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Emergency Closures (2)
SANDS OF PERSIA in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Full Inspection History (8 records)
Mar 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04K
GRADE Z
Nov 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage ...
Nov 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 16
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of mice or live mice ...
Oct 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 36
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Establishment is not free of harbo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportati...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
GRADE A
Feb 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations...
Mar 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive t...
SANDS OF PERSIA in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): News Coverage (1)
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SANDS OF PERSIA in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SANDS OF PERSIA last inspected?
- SANDS OF PERSIA was last inspected on March 3, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is SANDS OF PERSIA's current health grade?
- SANDS OF PERSIA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has SANDS OF PERSIA been closed by NYC Health?
- SANDS OF PERSIA 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 SANDS OF PERSIA had?
- SANDS OF PERSIA has 8 health inspections on record from March 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SANDS OF PERSIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SANDS OF PERSIA was 59 points on October 28, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.