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Restaurant · Nassau County, NY

Pearl

276 West Old Country Road

Last inspected Oct 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Pearl last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 22, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Nov 2, 2023 to Oct 22, 2026.
Has Pearl ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 2, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Inspection

Oct 22, 2026

Non-critical violations only

4 recorded violations

minorCode 11CContamination

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 16Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 13BEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 15BFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Dec 5, 2023

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

minorCode 13APests

Official Wording

Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 14APests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents present

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 5, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 2, 2023

Non-critical violations only

6 recorded violations

minorCode 12EHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 13APests

Official Wording

Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 12CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 14APests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents present

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 14BPests

Official Wording

Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 12AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 2, 2023 · Original Source

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