Chai Wala
Chai Wala has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Chai Wala was last inspected on Sep 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Chai Wala's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chai Wala last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chai Wala on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chai Wala?
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 Chai Wala.
How does Chai Wala compare to other restaurants in Queens?
Chai Wala most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.
Has Chai Wala's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chai Wala have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chai Wala means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.