TABOO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 21, 2025
📍 25-81 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, NY 11103 ·
🍽️ Middle Eastern
Overview
Taboo in Astoria holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. The Middle Eastern restaurant has received Grade A on 2 of its 5 inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
TABOO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Aug 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) p...
Oct 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands o...
Oct 17, 2024
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Warning sign re dangers of hookah smoking not posted at or on each public entryway to Non-Tobacco Hookah Establishment (NTHE) patron
Violations:
15-32
Oct 17, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
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TABOO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TABOO last inspected?
- TABOO was last inspected on August 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is TABOO's current health grade?
- TABOO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TABOO had?
- TABOO has 5 health inspections on record from March 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TABOO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TABOO was 22 points on October 17, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TABOO ever received a Grade C?
- No. TABOO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.