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Grade AJewish/Kosher

Chaikhana 7:40

63-52 BOOTH STREET, Queens, 11374

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jan 6, 2026

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    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.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jan 6, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Nov 20, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)
Aug 21, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Mar 21, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (4 critical)
Jan 24, 2023Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection7 (5 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 4 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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