Lucky Dhaba

117-20 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11420

Indian

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Lucky Dhaba has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Lucky Dhaba's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04M

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

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

04A

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

08A

Oct 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06E

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

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

04A

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

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

04M

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

Aug 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

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

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

08A

Dec 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 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

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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

04A

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

10A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucky Dhaba last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucky Dhaba on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucky Dhaba?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lucky Dhaba.

How does Lucky Dhaba compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Lucky Dhaba most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Lucky Dhaba's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lucky Dhaba 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 Lucky Dhaba inspected?

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

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