Punjabi Sweet Shop

268-03 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11004
Indian
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Punjabi Sweet Shop. The most recent report on file is from Jul 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Punjabi Sweet Shop scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
78
Mar 25, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Punjabi Sweet Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Punjabi Sweet Shop on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Punjabi Sweet Shop?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Punjabi Sweet Shop.

How does Punjabi Sweet Shop compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Punjabi Sweet Shop most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Punjabi Sweet Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Punjabi Sweet Shop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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