Cardamom Indian Cuisine

43-45 43 Street, Queens, NY 11104
Indian
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2024
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Cardamom Indian Cuisine has been inspected three times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 18, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Cardamom Indian Cuisine trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
55
Apr 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
Dec 14, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cardamom Indian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cardamom Indian Cuisine on file is from Oct 18, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cardamom Indian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cardamom Indian Cuisine.

How does Cardamom Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cardamom Indian Cuisine most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Cardamom Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cardamom Indian Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cardamom Indian Cuisine 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 Cardamom Indian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cardamom Indian Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.