India Cafe

94-08 Lefferts Boulevard, Queens, NY 11419

Indian

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited India Cafe three times, with records going back to 2023. On Jan 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from seven violations to six.

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

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

06E

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

04L

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

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Nov 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jul 28, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

06D

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

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

08A

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was India Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at India Cafe on file is from Jan 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at India Cafe?

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 India Cafe.

How does India Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

India Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has India Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at India Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around six violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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