Grade AMiddle Eastern

Shah's Halal Food

4927 BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10034

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was 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

  • 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
  • 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

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 22, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Aug 14, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection1
Jan 16, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Mar 28, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection9 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 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.

  • 76 rodent inspections on record, 27 finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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