Motin Sweets and Masala

153-33 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
Indian
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
45
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Motin Sweets and Masala has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Jan 16, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around six violations found each time.

Across the inspection history, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

2
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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
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
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds • mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f. • whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Dec 17, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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
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
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
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Motin Sweets and Masala last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Motin Sweets and Masala on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Motin Sweets and Masala?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Motin Sweets and Masala.

How does Motin Sweets and Masala compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Motin Sweets and Masala most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Motin Sweets and Masala's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Motin Sweets and Masala have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around six per visit.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Motin Sweets and Masala means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.