Al-Sham Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Middle Eastern · 25-94th Streeteinway Street, Queens, NY 11103
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
58
Last inspection
May 13, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
53 / 5
Al-Sham Restaurant currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 13, 2026 found 9 violations, including 7 critical violations, for a total score of 58 points.
Latest Violations
7 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 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.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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 harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
May 13, 2026
- Date
- May 13, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 58
- Critical points
- 53
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 9 (7 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 16, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Al-Sham Restaurant received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Al-Sham Restaurant's latest score: 58
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Al-Sham Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Al-Sham Restaurant does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Al-Sham Restaurant last inspected?
Al-Sham Restaurant was last inspected on May 13, 2026.
What was Al-Sham Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Al-Sham Restaurant's latest inspection score was 58 points.
How many violations did Al-Sham Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Al-Sham Restaurant had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 7 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Al-Sham Restaurant located?
Al-Sham Restaurant is located at 25-94th Streeteinway Street in Queens, NY 11103.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50127054
Last updated: July 3, 2026