Raj's Indian Kitchen

42-12 28 Street, Queens, NY 11101
Indian
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Raj's Indian Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 5, 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 two violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Raj's Indian Kitchen's latest score of 95 sits above the Queens average of 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
19-05
95
Aug 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
May 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
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
Dec 6, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raj's Indian Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raj's Indian Kitchen on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raj's Indian Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Raj's Indian Kitchen.

How does Raj's Indian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Raj's Indian Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Raj's Indian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raj's Indian Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Raj's Indian Kitchen 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 Raj's Indian Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raj's Indian Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.