No. 1 Halal Kitchen

187-14 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at No. 1 Halal Kitchen, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so No. 1 Halal Kitchen is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Jul 22, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
May 3, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was No. 1 Halal Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at No. 1 Halal Kitchen on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at No. 1 Halal Kitchen?

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 No. 1 Halal Kitchen.

How does No. 1 Halal Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

No. 1 Halal Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has No. 1 Halal Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at No. 1 Halal Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at No. 1 Halal Kitchen 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 No. 1 Halal Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, No. 1 Halal Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.