Taj Mahal Lounge

25-27 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Taj Mahal Lounge. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 25, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two 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.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Apr 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.
15-37
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
15-21
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taj Mahal Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taj Mahal Lounge on file is from Nov 25, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taj Mahal Lounge?

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 Taj Mahal Lounge.

How does Taj Mahal Lounge compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Taj Mahal Lounge most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Taj Mahal Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taj Mahal Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taj Mahal Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.