House of Hookah

39-07 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361
American
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

House of Hookah has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Oct 24, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to three.

Looking across the full record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which House of Hookah's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
70
Jan 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was House of Hookah last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at House of Hookah on file is from Oct 24, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at House of Hookah?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at House of Hookah.

How does House of Hookah compare to other restaurants in Queens?

House of Hookah most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has House of Hookah's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at House of Hookah have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at House of Hookah means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.