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Sunshine Restaurant

255-09 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11004
Indian
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Sunshine Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited three times.

Sunshine Restaurant's latest score of 58 falls below the Queens average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
58
Nov 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Jan 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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, 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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunshine Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunshine Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sunshine Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sunshine Restaurant.

How does Sunshine Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sunshine Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Sunshine Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunshine Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sunshine Restaurant 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 Sunshine Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sunshine Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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