Chaikhana 7:40

63-52 Booth Street, Queens, NY 11374

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Chaikhana 7:40 five times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Chaikhana 7:40's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

Nov 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Aug 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10B

Mar 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

05D

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

04A

Jan 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chaikhana 7:40 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chaikhana 7:40 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chaikhana 7:40?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chaikhana 7:40.

How does Chaikhana 7:40 compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Chaikhana 7:40 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Chaikhana 7:40's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chaikhana 7:40 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chaikhana 7:40 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 Chaikhana 7:40 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chaikhana 7:40 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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