King of Falafel & Shawarma

30-15 Broadway, Queens, NY 11106

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, King of Falafel & Shawarma has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so King of Falafel & Shawarma is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Jan 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

08A

10B

Sep 6, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

06E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King of Falafel & Shawarma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King of Falafel & Shawarma on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King of Falafel & Shawarma?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at King of Falafel & Shawarma.

How does King of Falafel & Shawarma compare to other restaurants in Queens?

King of Falafel & Shawarma most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has King of Falafel & Shawarma's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King of Falafel & Shawarma have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King of Falafel & Shawarma 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 of Falafel & Shawarma inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, King of Falafel & Shawarma is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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