Bhojan

1819 Palmetto Street, Queens, NY 11385
Indian
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Bhojan trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Mar 12, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bhojan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bhojan on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bhojan?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bhojan.

How does Bhojan compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Bhojan most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Bhojan's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bhojan have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bhojan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.