Desi Bites Cafe

116-03 101 Avenue, Queens, NY 11419
Indian
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Desi Bites Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Desi Bites Cafe's latest score of 78 sits above the Queens average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
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
Jul 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
82
Apr 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desi Bites Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desi Bites Cafe on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Desi Bites Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Desi Bites Cafe.

How does Desi Bites Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Desi Bites Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Desi Bites Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desi Bites Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Desi Bites Cafe 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 Desi Bites Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Desi Bites Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.