Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets

119-16 101 Avenue, Queens, NY 11419

Indian

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets' latest score of 86 sits above the Queens average of 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Dec 19, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

06E

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Jun 15, 2024

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 1, 2024

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

7 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

06F

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

06B

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

02G

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

02B

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

06E

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

Mar 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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

04L

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

06D

06C

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

08A

10B

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

10G

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets.

How does Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets 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 Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Punjabi Dhaba Catering & Sweets is inspected around two times per year on average.

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