Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 27, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Spark's Deli currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 27, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 27, 2025
- Date
- May 27, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 14, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 29, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Spark's Deli has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
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.
Spark's Deli's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spark's Deli's current NYC health grade?
Spark's Deli currently has a A grade.
When was Spark's Deli last inspected?
Spark's Deli was last inspected on May 27, 2025.
What was Spark's Deli's latest inspection score?
Spark's Deli's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Spark's Deli have in its latest inspection?
Spark's Deli had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Spark's Deli located?
Spark's Deli is located at 28-31 Borden Avenue in Queens, NY 11101.
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: 41083266
Last updated: June 26, 2026