THE TAP HOUSE in Forest Hills
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 5, 2025
📍 72-07 AUSTIN STREET, Queens, NY 11375 ·
🍽️ Irish
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🚇 Forest Hills-71st Avenue
Overview
The Tap House in Forest Hills holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A once and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
THE TAP HOUSE in Forest Hills: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after ...
Oct 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Jan 24, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or no...
GRADE B
Jan 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
May 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware ...
May 19, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade sign not posted.
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
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THE TAP HOUSE in Forest Hills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE TAP HOUSE last inspected?
- THE TAP HOUSE was last inspected on February 5, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is THE TAP HOUSE's current health grade?
- THE TAP HOUSE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE TAP HOUSE had?
- THE TAP HOUSE has 6 health inspections on record from May 2022 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE TAP HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE TAP HOUSE was 32 points on October 24, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE TAP HOUSE ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE TAP HOUSE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.