Tel Aviv Kebab House, Pita Hot/K Burger

75-45 Main Street, Queens, NY 11367

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Jul 2, 2024

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: C

Tel Aviv Kebab House, Pita Hot/K Burger appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 2, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from six to eight between inspections.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 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

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

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

“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

Dec 18, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

04N

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

10F

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

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

08A

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

10E

Sep 29, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tel Aviv Kebab House, Pita Hot/K Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tel Aviv Kebab House, Pita Hot/K Burger on file is from Jul 2, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tel Aviv Kebab House, Pita Hot/K Burger?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tel Aviv Kebab House, Pita Hot/K Burger.

How does Tel Aviv Kebab House, Pita Hot/K Burger compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tel Aviv Kebab House, Pita Hot/K Burger most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tel Aviv Kebab House, Pita Hot/K Burger's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tel Aviv Kebab House, Pita Hot/K Burger have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tel Aviv Kebab House, Pita Hot/K Burger means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Tel Aviv Kebab House, Pita Hot/K Burger inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tel Aviv Kebab House, Pita Hot/K Burger is inspected around two times per year on average.

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