Desi Junction
119-19 101 AVENUE, Queens, 11419
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (9 months ago).
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 22, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
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.
CriticalA 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
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (5 critical) |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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