Taste of Kerala Kitchen

267-05 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11004

Indian

Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Taste of Kerala Kitchen three times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 30, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Taste of Kerala Kitchen squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical 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

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

06D

Feb 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

Jul 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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02G

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of Kerala Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of Kerala Kitchen on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of Kerala Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of Kerala Kitchen.

How does Taste of Kerala Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Taste of Kerala Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Taste of Kerala Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of Kerala Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taste of Kerala Kitchen 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 Taste of Kerala Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Kerala Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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