Grade AMiddle Eastern

Hayati Lounge

25-47 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, 11103

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 22, 2026

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical
  • 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
  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 22, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (3 critical)
Jan 9, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Oct 17, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection9 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

Around this address

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

  • 15 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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