Darbar's Chicken & Ribs

126-09 Liberty Avenue, Queens, NY 11419

American

Last inspected: May 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Darbar's Chicken & Ribs has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.

06G

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

Equipment used for rop not approved by the department

28-04

Jan 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. carbon monoxide (co) level exceeds nine (9) ppm

05B

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

04K

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

Jan 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

04L

02G

10B

May 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

02G

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

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

Aug 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Darbar's Chicken & Ribs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Darbar's Chicken & Ribs on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Darbar's Chicken & Ribs?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Darbar's Chicken & Ribs.

How does Darbar's Chicken & Ribs compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Darbar's Chicken & Ribs most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Darbar's Chicken & Ribs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Darbar's Chicken & Ribs have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Darbar's Chicken & Ribs 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 Darbar's Chicken & Ribs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Darbar's Chicken & Ribs is inspected around two times per year on average.

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