Shah's Halal Food

30-19 30 Avenue, Queens, NY 11102

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Shah's Halal Food. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Shah's Halal Food's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Sep 23, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

06D

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

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

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shah's Halal Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shah's Halal Food on file is from Dec 11, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Shah's Halal Food compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Shah's Halal Food most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Shah's Halal Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shah's Halal Food have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shah's Halal Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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