Golden Punjab Indian Restaurant

130-02 101 Avenue, Queens, NY 11419

Indian

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Golden Punjab Indian Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

04H

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

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

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

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

Oct 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

May 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

10F

Apr 11, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

06C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Punjab Indian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Punjab Indian Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Punjab Indian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Punjab Indian Restaurant.

How does Golden Punjab Indian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Golden Punjab Indian Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Golden Punjab Indian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Golden Punjab Indian Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Golden Punjab Indian Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Golden Punjab Indian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Punjab Indian Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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