Kotha Grill & Kabab

72-27 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11372

Indian

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Kotha Grill & Kabab stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Kotha Grill & Kabab on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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

02B

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

09E

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Nov 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

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

04M

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

02B

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

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

08A

Aug 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations.

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

02B

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

06E

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

May 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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05D

02G

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

02B

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kotha Grill & Kabab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kotha Grill & Kabab on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kotha Grill & Kabab?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kotha Grill & Kabab.

How does Kotha Grill & Kabab compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Kotha Grill & Kabab most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Kotha Grill & Kabab's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kotha Grill & Kabab have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Kotha Grill & Kabab inspected?

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

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