Haveli Indian Restaurant & Lounge

24801-03 Union Tpke, Queens, NY

Indian

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: C

The health department has logged four inspections at Haveli Indian Restaurant & Lounge, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 26, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Haveli Indian Restaurant & Lounge's latest score of 39 falls below the Queens average of 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

04L

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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

06D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

08A

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

Jun 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

02G

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

04L

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

04M

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

06D

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

Expanded polystyrene (eps) single service article not designated as a recyclable material.

19-04

Apr 6, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Oct 19, 2022

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04L

Written standard operating procedure (sop) approved by the department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. container construction improper

05H

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Haveli Indian Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Haveli Indian Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Haveli Indian Restaurant & Lounge?

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

How does Haveli Indian Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Haveli Indian Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Haveli Indian Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Haveli Indian Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Haveli Indian Restaurant & Lounge 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 Haveli Indian Restaurant & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Haveli Indian Restaurant & Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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