Kotha Grill & Kabab
72-27 37 AVENUE, Queens, 11372
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 29, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 6 (1 critical) |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| May 15, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 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.
- 32 rodent inspections on record, 9 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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