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Thai · Elmhurst
PLAYGROUND health grade & inspection history
71-30 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 9, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 9, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 9, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 06FCritical violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Score trend
PLAYGROUND inspection history
13 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 17, 2024 | A | 0 | 0 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jan 26, 2024 | — | 30 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 23, 2023 | A | 13 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | 20 | 4 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02GRecorded in 4 inspections
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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
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Common questions
PLAYGROUND inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for PLAYGROUND?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 9, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was PLAYGROUND last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 9, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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