Royal Delight Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Royal Delight Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
78
Mar 12, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
Aug 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 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
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Jun 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
55
Jan 4, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
82
Dec 6, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
64
Nov 2, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Delight Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Delight Cafe on file is from Apr 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Delight Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Royal Delight Cafe.
How does Royal Delight Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?
Royal Delight Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.
Has Royal Delight Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Royal Delight Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Royal Delight Cafe 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 Royal Delight Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Delight Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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