Pitha Ghor

163-08 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

Indian

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at Pitha Ghor stretching back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

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

Across the inspection history, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Pitha Ghor's latest score of 52 falls below the Queens average of 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

04A

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

04M

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

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

08A

Dec 17, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Dec 16, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

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

09E

Dec 9, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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

04M

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

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

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

04A

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

10B

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

09E

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pitha Ghor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pitha Ghor on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pitha Ghor?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pitha Ghor.

How does Pitha Ghor compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pitha Ghor most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pitha Ghor's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pitha Ghor have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pitha Ghor 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.

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