Home› NYC› Queens› 21st Street Deli & Indian Grill

21st Street Deli & Indian Grill

43-44 21 Street, Queens, NY 11101
American
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at 21st Street Deli & Indian Grill stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
64
Nov 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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.
06C
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.
02G
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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.
10F
41
Dec 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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.
04N
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.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
64
Mar 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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.
10F
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 21st Street Deli & Indian Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 21st Street Deli & Indian Grill on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 21st Street Deli & Indian Grill?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 21st Street Deli & Indian Grill.

How does 21st Street Deli & Indian Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

21st Street Deli & Indian Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has 21st Street Deli & Indian Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 21st Street Deli & Indian Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 21st Street Deli & Indian Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 21st Street Deli & Indian Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 21st Street Deli & Indian Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants
Lic Hotel
44-04 21 Street
Score: 82 — Low Risk
5 Star Banquet
13-05 43 Avenue
Score: 64 — Medium Risk
The Local
13-02 44 Avenue
Score: 78 — Low Risk
Explore More
→ All locations in Queens → American restaurants in NYC → American restaurants in Queens
forkgrade — Public health inspection data for food establishments across the US
About Methodology Privacy Policy