Qahwah House
22-37 31 STREET, Queens, 11105
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 8, 2026
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 3×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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×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.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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