Grade BMiddle EasternNo recent inspection

Halal Buffet

113-18 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11435

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (6 years ago).

Last inspected Nov 21, 2019 · New York City health department

Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Critical
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Critical
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade sign not posted.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Nov 21, 2019	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (4 critical)
Jun 4, 2019	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (3 critical)
Apr 9, 2019	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)
Dec 10, 2018	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Nov 1, 2018	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Jul 17, 2018	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (3 critical)
Jun 23, 2018	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	9 (6 critical)
Mar 29, 2018	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection	2
Mar 28, 2018	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection	3 (2 critical)
Mar 26, 2018	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection	3 (2 critical)
Mar 15, 2018	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection	4 (3 critical)
Sep 15, 2017	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
Aug 10, 2017	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	7 (5 critical)

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

8×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
7×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
6×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
2×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.

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