Samara Kitchen
27-24 21 STREET, Queens, 11102
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago).
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 15, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Grade Pending | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 45 rodent inspections on record, 25 finding rat activity.
- 91 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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