Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
28
Last inspection
June 30, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 7
Il Poeta currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 30, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 28 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
June 30, 2026
- Date
- June 30, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 28
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jun 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Il Poeta received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in April 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.
Il Poeta's latest score: 28
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Il Poeta's current NYC health grade?
Il Poeta does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Il Poeta last inspected?
Il Poeta was last inspected on June 30, 2026.
What was Il Poeta's latest inspection score?
Il Poeta's latest inspection score was 28 points.
How many violations did Il Poeta have in its latest inspection?
Il Poeta had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Il Poeta located?
Il Poeta is located at 98-04 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, NY 11375.
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: 41377310
Last updated: July 3, 2026