Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
21
Last inspection
November 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
16 / 5
Telly's Taverna currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 10, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 21 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
November 10, 2025
- Date
- November 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 21
- Critical points
- 16
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Nov 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Telly's Taverna received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in March 2023 with a score of 10.
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.
Telly's Taverna's latest score: 21
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telly's Taverna's current NYC health grade?
Telly's Taverna currently has a Z grade.
When was Telly's Taverna last inspected?
Telly's Taverna was last inspected on November 10, 2025.
What was Telly's Taverna's latest inspection score?
Telly's Taverna's latest inspection score was 21 points.
How many violations did Telly's Taverna have in its latest inspection?
Telly's Taverna had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Telly's Taverna located?
Telly's Taverna is located at 28-11 23rd Avenue in Queens, NY 11105.
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: 50000367
Last updated: June 26, 2026