Chianti Sports Bar & Restaurant/Sugar & Cake faces NYC pre-permit inspection
Rule Changes New York, NY localCity health department reviews the Latin American eatery before issuing a food service permit
Overview
Chianti Sports Bar & Restaurant/Sugar & Cake is waiting on New York City's health department to decide its food service permit at 97-15 37 Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens. The department filed the pre-permit inspection on October 2, 2026, and city records showed no result as of October 23.
The business applied in July 2026 for a license to sell wine, beer and cider on premises. Under city rules, a food business cannot operate without a permit for 21 days after applying, but may open on the 22nd day and keep trading until the department inspects the premises and either approves a permit or orders it to close.
Why it matters
The city's decision will determine whether this Queens eatery and bakery gets its food service permit.
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Organizations Involved
A food business at 97-15 37 Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens, that lists Latin American cuisine.
The city agency that inspects food service establishments and issues food service permits.
The previous business at 97-15 37 Avenue, last inspected in October 2025.
Timeline
October 2025 October 2026
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Pre-permit inspection filed for Chianti Sports Bar & Restaurant/Sugar & Cake
Latest InspectionNYC health department filed a pre-permit inspection for the food business at 97-15 37 Avenue.
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Chianti Sports Bar & Restaurant Corp applies for liquor license
LicensingThe business applied for a restaurant license to sell wine, beer and cider for on-premises consumption at 97-15 37th Avenue. The application was filed under New York ABC law (Ser # NA-0267-26-104601).
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Paradise Sports Bar's last inspection
InspectionCity records show Paradise Sports Bar at 97-15 37 Avenue was last inspected on this date.
Scenarios
Chianti Sports Bar & Restaurant/Sugar & Cake receives NYC food service permit
Discussed by: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (inspection outcome)
The pre-permit inspection finds no violations, and the city issues a food service permit. The business can then operate legally at 97-15 37 Avenue.
Inspection finds violations, permit delayed
Discussed by: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (inspection outcome)
The pre-permit inspection reveals violations that must be corrected before a permit is issued. The business may need a follow-up inspection, delaying the permit.
Chianti Sports Bar & Restaurant/Sugar & Cake withdraws permit application
Discussed by: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (inspection outcome)
The business withdraws its application or fails to complete the process, and no permit is issued. The address may remain vacant or attract a new applicant.