Balkh Shish Kabab House

23-10 31 Street, Queens, NY 11105

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Balkh Shish Kabab House has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Across the inspection history, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Aug 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Dec 26, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Balkh Shish Kabab House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Balkh Shish Kabab House on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Balkh Shish Kabab House?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Balkh Shish Kabab House.

How does Balkh Shish Kabab House compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Balkh Shish Kabab House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Balkh Shish Kabab House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Balkh Shish Kabab House have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Balkh Shish Kabab House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Balkh Shish Kabab House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Balkh Shish Kabab House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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