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Raja Sweets & Fast Food

72-31 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Indian
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged five inspections at Raja Sweets & Fast Food, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Raja Sweets & Fast Food scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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
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
74
Jan 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
61
Apr 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Nov 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Mar 6, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not posted.
20-06
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raja Sweets & Fast Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raja Sweets & Fast Food on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raja Sweets & Fast Food?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Raja Sweets & Fast Food.

How does Raja Sweets & Fast Food compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Raja Sweets & Fast Food most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Raja Sweets & Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raja Sweets & Fast Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Raja Sweets & Fast Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Raja Sweets & Fast Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raja Sweets & Fast Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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