Pitha Ghor

163-08 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

Indian

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Pitha Ghor stretching back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Pitha Ghor is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

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, 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

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

06D

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

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

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

05H

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

04M

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

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

“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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

28-06

10B

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

09E

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

10G

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 Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pitha Ghor?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” 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 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pitha Ghor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pitha Ghor have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pitha Ghor means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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