King Kabab

256-05 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11004

Indian

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at King Kabab stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

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Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

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

Dec 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

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

08A

Nov 13, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

06E

10B

10F

Oct 23, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

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

06E

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King Kabab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King Kabab on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King Kabab?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at King Kabab.

How does King Kabab compare to other restaurants in Queens?

King Kabab most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has King Kabab's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King Kabab have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King Kabab 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 King Kabab inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, King Kabab is inspected around two times per year on average.

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