Shawarma House

36-02 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11101
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Shawarma House is still short, with only two visits logged. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Aug 6, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shawarma House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shawarma House on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Shawarma House compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Shawarma House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Shawarma House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shawarma House have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shawarma House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.